Lisandro Martinez

The Ajax defender worked with new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag last season; Martinez was also targeted by Arsenal but has chosen Old Trafford as ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The move will see Martinez link up again with former Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag, who signed him for the club in 2019, at Old Trafford. Arsenal were also interested in the Argentina international but conceded defeat in their pursuit.

The 24-year-old won two Dutch titles in three years under Erik ten Hag with Ajax, is their current player of the year and follows the manager to Old Trafford.

There will also be a huge sense of pride for the young man from Gualeguay who came through the youth set-up and made his debut at Newell's Old Boys that he has made it to the Premier League. "Lisandro Martinez is a left-sided defender. It is the kind of motivation I cannot explain." Ten Hag prefers a 4-3-3 formation, so there is only likely to be room for two central defenders. "A big factor in his move to United will be Ten Hag, who has always shown such confidence in him. Martinez ranked higher than United's other defenders per 90 minutes in the league for passes, forward passes, aerial duels won, interceptions and possession won last season.

New boss Erik ten Hag saw Christian Eriksen complete a switch to Old Trafford on Friday, 10 days after Tyrell Malacia became the first addition of the ...

Manchester United have moved a step closer to a third signing of the summer after an agreement was reached with Ajax over the transfer of Lisandro Martinez. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to UK visa requirements,” a statement read. Manchester United reach agreement with Ajax over transfer of Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United have secured their third transfer since Erik ten Hag became their new manager, luring Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford on a ...

He joined Defensa y Justicia - initially on loan - in the summer of 2017. United remain hopeful of bringing another one of Ten Hag's former players in the shape of Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford this summer. United's defence is a big problem for Ten Hag as they conceded 69 goals in all competitions last term. Martinez was called up to Argentina's squad for last summer's Copa America, a tournament they subsequently won. The transfer was expected for some time. The seven-cap Argentina international, 24, has agreed a five-year deal with United worth £120,000 per week.

Man United are closing in on the signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.

He can get physical, he’s very aggressive but can also play.” He gives us more options and that’s what we need in there.” “I think he could play in there [midfield] quite easily.

Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement for Ajax with Lisandro Martinez, but Red Devils fans are already concerned with the height ...

A third added: "I've never seen that Martinez play but I'd be wary about a 5 foot 9 centre half." Standing at 1.75m, 5ft 9in, United fans have all expressed their concerns about the height of the Argentine. United will part ways with £49m, subject to a medical, before £8m in add-ons - personal terms are being finalised alongside a UK visa.

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the arrival of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.

And United have now stated they’ve agreed a fee with Ajax for Martinez, who is set to earn £120,000-a-week at his new club. Lisandro Martinez is a Manchester United player at long last - but Erik ten Hag’s side aren’t done there. United have agreed a fee with Barcelona for De Jong, with Ten Hag’s side willing to pay an initial £63million to get the player in. And he believes now is the right time to move to Old Trafford, especially in the wake of Ten Hag’s appointment. They want to land De Jong, with the Barcelona star currently in the United States for the Catalan giants’ pre-season tour. They said in a statement: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to UK visa requirements.”

These Two Statistics Prove Exactly Why Erik Ten Hag Wanted Lisandro Martinez ... Manchester United confirmed on Sunday that they have agreed a fee with Ajax for ...

This statistic, considering he is a central defender, is mightily impressive. Out of these duels, Martinez has won 70.2% of them, which is incredibly impressive. The player is yet to officially sign for the club, as the deal is still subject to a medical, the player officially agreeing to personal terms and for his visa application to successfully be processed.

Man United have made Lisandro Martinez their third signing of the summer following Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen.

Erik ten Hag has been looking to bolster his centre-back options at United and, after giving up on initial target Jurrien Timber, has now secured another one of his former players in Martinez instead. It's understood that United have agreed a £46.8 million fee with the Dutch champions for Martinez, with an additional £8.5million to be paid in bonuses if certain performance-based clauses are met. Martinez will become the seventh senior central defender at the club, alongside Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe, but sales in that department are expected before the window closes.

Man United announced the signing of Lisandro Martinez yesterday and he'll be hoping to start games in central defence.

Ten Hag has United playing a high line in pre-season and Martinez's range of passing seems set to be used to orchestrate attacks. United have tried to control possession on tour and Martinez demonstrated that he is a brilliant passer of the ball at Ajax. Martinez has learned to overcome his smaller stature by expertly anticipating the flight of the ball, while he also regularly disrupts and hassles his opponent.

Man United have made Lisandro Martinez their third signing of the summer transfer window after Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen.

Although it is also true that if you play as a defender and the rival presses you high, you don't have much time to play either." Additionally, United have been in dire need of a tough-tackling, tactically astute defensive midfielder for years but once again look unlikely to sign one this summer. Martinez's willingness and capability to play in midfield could be especially handy this coming season. It is key to perfect the controls and always receive well outlined to save time. The day I get to play central midfielder, I'll do it again. After it became clear top target Jurrien Timber was staying at Ajax, Ten Hag turned his attention to another of his former players in Martinez. The club had scouted Villarreal's Pau Torres but backed their new manager by going for his own target.

Lisandro Martinez has joined Manchester United for an initial fee of £46.8million and his versatility means he might be used in midfield rather than defence ...

“I like to take risks at the start and I feel that we are prepared to be able to break those high pressure lines and come out playing. Although it is also true that if you play as a defender and the rival presses you high, you don't have much time to play either.” It is key to perfect the controls and always receive well outlined to save time. Martinez is unusual for a central defender in that he is only 5ft 10in. It is a position the Argentine would happily play. It is a position that would perhaps suit him better. It is this tactical versatility which makes him such a useful signing for United. He is the only left-footed central defender at the club , which potentially opens up passing lanes when in possession. Martinez’s versatility means he could easily be moved forward into midfield during the upcoming season. It is another type of panorama when it comes to playing. However, Ten Hag might be tempted to use Martinez as a holding midfielder. "I'm not closed to anything,” he told Ole last year. When Martinez first joined Ajax from Argentine side Defensa y Justicia in 2019, he arrived as a midfielder.

The versatile 24-year-old is set to become Erik ten Hag's third summer signing and will add competition to a defence that struggled badly last season.

Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof were signed during Jose Mourinho’s tenure, with Maguire and Raphael Varane following in the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era. In 2021-22, Martinez completed 89 per cent of his passes – higher than any of his positional rivals at Old Trafford managed. Considering United conceded more Premier League goals (57) than relegated Burnley (53) last season, the expectation is that he will predominantly be utilised in his favoured position.

Erik ten Hag ignored the advice of Manchester United's board and scouting department in order to agree a £57million move for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez.

Martinez rejected a move to Arsenal in order to move to Old Trafford. However, according to the Telegraph, Ten Hag disagreed with the suggestion – perhaps because of Torres’ lack of pace that is required to play a high line. Erik ten Hag ignored the advice of Manchester United’s board and scouting department in order to agree a £57million move for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez.

The club announced on Sunday that a transfer had been agreed with Ajax for the 24-year-old Argentina defender. Martinez will be reunited with his former boss ...

“Every year it’s the same as a trainer: you want your squad complete as soon as possible. So also a lot of things will be different.” I think the Premier League is high intensity, lots of challenges. “I think it’s important, yeah. “We cannot wait to involve them in our squad and the fans also cannot wait. “But also he has to adapt, to a new country, a new club, new team-mates.