Anthony Martial Leaves Old Trafford After Nine Years With Manchester United

Anthony Martial left Manchester United (Instagram/@martial_9).

JAKARTA - Anthony Martial officially left Manchester United at the end of this season. The announcement of the departure of the French striker has even been announced on the club's social media.

The Red Devils chose not to extend their contract which expired this summer.

Martial has also confirmed his departure with a video on his personal Instagram. The video is very emotional considering he has been at Old Trafford for nine years.

The 28-year-old is not included in the projections promoted by Manchester United's new minority shareholder, Sir Jim Ratelege.

The owner of Ineos is happy to open the exit of high-paid players and is ineffective, one of which is Martial.

The reshuffle of players and finance has always been an issue that Ratcliffe has predicted since coming to Old Trafford.

Anthony Martial came from Monaco in 2015 for a value of 35 million pounds. However, there are several clauses that make the value increase to 44 million pounds.

He originally had a contract until January 2019 when he was under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's advice.

Martial then received an extension until June 2024. His salary also exceeded 200 thousand pounds per week until this summer.

The contract extension actually contains the option to extend one more year.

However, Manchester United under Ratcliffe's control have chosen not to take that option or renegotiate with lower requirements.

The Red Devils chose to release the French national team player in order to balance the balance sheet.

Martial only made 13 appearances for the 2023/2024 Premier League and scored one goal.

His struggle for the best form and fitness earned him a loan at Sevilla in 2022. As he tried to find his touch again convinced United to sign him from Monaco.

Injuries and difficulties in getting his best form made Erik ten Hag not include the striker in the squad for the FA Cup final last weekend.

He left the club after scoring 90 goals in 317 games for Manchester United.

Apart from Martial, Manchester United also chose not to extend Raphael Varane's contract which expires at the end of this season.

Just like Martial, Man United's boss doesn't want to use the one-year extension option in Varane's contract.

In fact, Varane began to get a place in Erik ten Hag's squad. In fact, he played for the Red Devils in the FA Cup final win last weekend.

Anthony Martial's Appearance This Season

Play: 13

Creation of Opportunities: 6

Goal: 1

Assist: 0

Targeted Shot: 4

Operan: 137

Violation: 3

Farewell Anthony Martial

Dear Manchester United fans,

With full emotion I wrote a letter to you today to say goodbye. After nine amazing years at the club, it was time for me to open a new page of my career. "

Since I arrived in 2015, I have had great honor to wear this uniform and play in front of you, the best fans in the world. World!

You have been a firm supporter, going through good and difficult times. Your passion and loyalty have always been a source of motivation for me.

"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me."

Your songs, your encouragement, and your love for the club are memories that will remain engraved in my heart forever.

Saya juga ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua rekan tim saya, staf teknis, dan semua anggota klub yang saya temui selama ini, sembilan tahun saya di sini.

I am proud to be able to share this experience with you. Manchester United will always be in my heart. This club has left its mark in my career and offered me an extraordinary opportunity to play in front of you.

Saya berangkat untuk menghadapi tantangan baru, saya akan selalu menjadi Setan Merah dan saya akan terus mengikuti hasil klub dengan semangat.

Once again, thank you for everything, and see you again. With all my love. "