September 5th 2024.
Lisandro Martinez has been a part of the Manchester United team for the past three seasons and has quickly become a fan favorite at Old Trafford. In a recent interview, the 26-year-old revealed that he received a special message from legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Argentina's World Cup win in 2022.
Martinez, who joined United from Ajax two years ago, has been a key player for the club despite missing a significant portion of last season due to injury. He helped United lift both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and just five months after joining the team, he also added a World Cup trophy to his collection as Argentina beat France in a thrilling final.
The defender featured in all but two of Argentina's matches en route to their historic victory and has since become a regular starter under manager Lionel Scaloni. He has also won back-to-back Copa America titles with his country, bringing his total career trophy count to ten.
However, Martinez acknowledges that the start of this season has been disappointing for United, who lost in the Community Shield and suffered two defeats in their first three Premier League matches. In an interview with La Nacion in Argentina, he expressed his determination to help the team return to its former glory.
"When I first stepped foot in United's training center in Carrington, I felt something special," Martinez shared ahead of Argentina's World Cup qualifying match. "I felt like we were going to win here. It was like electricity, a strong energy of glory that motivated me a lot. I told myself, 'This is a place to win.'"
He continued, "We have already won two very important titles in two seasons, but we have to keep growing to reach our goal, which is to become what Manchester has always been - one of the greatest teams, one of the best in the world."
Martinez also spoke about his interactions with Ferguson, whom he considers a "God of Manchester" and a legend of world football. "I have met Ferguson three or four times," he revealed. "He continues to give to the club and remains connected. When we won the World Cup, he congratulated me. He is a person I respect a lot and I would love to be able to talk to him and listen to his advice, but I don't want to invade his space."
Despite the disappointing start to the season, Martinez remains optimistic and determined to help United reach its full potential. With the support of the fans and the guidance of legends like Ferguson, he believes they can return to their former glory and become one of the best teams in the world once again.
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