Lisandro Martinez joins Manchester United from Ajax

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Lisandro Martinez has completed his transfer from Ajax to Manchester United.

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The former Ajax defender has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option to extend for a further year.

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The transfer fee will be 57.37 million euros ($57.9 million) with a potential further 10 million euros for the Dutch club in conditional add-ons.

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He has won numerous honours, including the 2021 Copa America with Argentina and two Eredivisie titles with Ajax.

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Martinez rejected interest from Arsenal because he was keen on a move to the Premier League with United his favoured destination.

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Martinez is a ball-playing defender who is left footed - characteristics that are highly sought-after in the modern game.

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New signing Lisandro Martinez’s will sport the no.6 on the back of his shirt this season.

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Martinez links up again with recently hired United manager Erik ten Hag, who he played under at Ajax.

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