Manchester United are thrilled with the news that Anthony Martial is set to sign new five-year contract at Old Trafford.
The Times report United have offered the Frenchman a new five-year deal that will keep him at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future, and are confident he will put pen to paper despite Jose Mourinho not wanting to keep him at the club.
Mourinho tried to off-load Martial this summer after telling friends he was unhappy with the 22-year-old’s attitude, however the sale was vetoed by club chief Ed Woodward, who is a big admirer of the France international.
Atletico Madrid and Juventus were just two of a number of club’s interested in landing the Frenchman this summer, however, but Martial has now accepted he will not be allowed to leave the club and instead will play the long-game in order to rejuvenate his career at Old Trafford.
Martial was dropped from the squad for United’s defeat at Tottenham on Monday and has featured for just 60 minutes this term, with Mourinho preferring all of Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata in the two positions behind Romelu Lukaku.
However after a dismal start to the new campaign and Mourinho’s future at Old Trafford subsequently under threat, Martial believes a new long-term contract at United could see him outlast the Portuguese boss.
The United fans are thrilled with the news their fan favourite is set to stay put. As for Mourinho however …
The Times: ‘Anthony Martial is set to sign a new 5-year contract at Manchester United.’ https://t.co/RiTlFDEsvG
— Retro United (@Retro_Utd) August 29, 2018
Anthony Martial willing to sign a new long term contract at United is the biggest indicator that Mourinho‘s time is almost up. pic.twitter.com/TFf4CUGBGC
— Vega7 (@VinceVega7) August 29, 2018
Thank you, @AnthonyMartial! Us fans love you! https://t.co/eFFsCV7lLM
— Jonathan Nathan (@janthouan11) August 29, 2018
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