Manchester United reportedly don make their position clear concerning Lisandro Martinez future, as transfer rumours continue to link am with Barcelona.
The La Liga champions expected to sign new centre-back before the 2025-26 season start, and reports suggest say Hansi Flick side really admire Martinez because of him ability to move ball from defence into midfield smoothly.
Martinez current contract for Old Trafford go expire in 2027, but Manchester United get option to extend the deal for one more year until 2028.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking to The United Stand, the Red Devils no get intention to sell the Argentina international and plan to offer am new contract soon.
Man United Determined to Keep Martinez
Martinez miss Monday Premier League match against Everton due to minor calf injury, but he fit return for Sunday clash against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
The 28-year-old almost join Arsenal before he eventually move from Ajax to Manchester United in the summer of 2022.
Since arriving, he don play 106 matches across all competitions for the Red Devils, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
Under Michael Carrick leadership, Martinez don form defensive partnership with Harry Maguire at the centre of United defence.
Matthijs de Ligt still dey recover from back injury, while young defenders Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven remain alternative options for the squad.
Make Manchester United Offer Martinez New Contract?
Martinez na the kind player wey Manchester United need for long-term rebuild — strong mentality, leadership quality, and confidence on the ball.
Barcelona interest no surprise anybody because Martinez rank among the best ball-playing centre-backs in world football.
However, whenever he dey fully fit, he don consistently deliver strong performances for United.
Allowing am leave now fit weaken the foundation Carrick dey try build.
If United serious about competing again at the highest level, keeping Martinez and securing him future with fresh contract go be smart decision.
This page go dey update as fresh transfer developments surface.
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