Man United have announced Lisandro Martinez's transfer from Ajax.
'We can do it' - New signing Martinez backs Man United for success.
Premier League giants Manchester United have announced the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a reported fee of £57m, and the Argentine says Old Trafford is the perfect place for him.
The 24-year-old defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at Old Trafford.
According to reports in England, United will pay Ajax a guaranteed fee of £48.5m (€57m) for the Argentina international, with an additional £8.5m (€10m) in add-ons.
Martinez: Man Utd the perfect club for me right now
The new United signing Lisandro Martinez told the club's official website: “It’s an honour to join this great football club. I’ve worked so hard to get to this moment and now that I’m here I’m going to push myself even further.
“I’ve been lucky enough to be part of successful teams in my career and that’s what I want to continue at Manchester United. There will be a lot of work to get to that moment, but I firmly believe that under this manager and coaches, and together with my new teammates, we can do it.
“I want to thank Ajax and their fans for all the support they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment is right to test myself in another environment. Now I am at the perfect club to do that.”
Manchester United Football Director John Murtough added: “Lisandro is an outstanding player who will bring further quality and experience to Erik’s squad. We are delighted that he has chosen to join Manchester United, and we are looking forward to seeing him develop further and help the team achieve the success we are aiming for.”
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