Former Manchester United star Anthony Martial has reportedly agreed on verbal terms with Greek outfit AEK Athens ahead of a move to OPAP Arena. The Frenchman has been a free agent since July after his contract with the Red Devils expired.
Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto reports on his X account that there's a verbal agreement between AEK Athens and Martial. The 28-year-old looks to be closing in on a move to the Greek Super League outfit who sit top of their league at present.
Acuerdo verbal entre AEK Athens y Anthony Martial. pic.twitter.com/FNSaYz2J7c
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) September 16, 2024
Anthony Martial set to sign for AEK Athens after Manchester United exit
Martial spent nine years at Manchester United and encountered a tumultous spell at Old Trafford. The 30-cap France international ran into constant injury issues which plagued his entire Red Devils career.
The former AS Monaco striker managed 90 goals and 47 assists in 317 games across competitions during those nine years. He was part of United sides that won the Europa League (2017), FA Cup (2016) and League Cup (2017 and 2023).
Brazilian outfit Flamengo had reportedly been in talks with Martial over a move but the two parties disagreed over his contract demands, per Brazilian outlet O Dia. It's claimed the former Sevilla loanee was demanding around £70,000 per week.
Martial instead looks bound for Athens, where he'll run into a familiar face in the Greek Super League. Former Red Devils youngster Facundo Pellestri joined Panathanikos from United in a reported £6.8 million deal.
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