Erik ten Hag explains Man United's Christian Eriksen move and discusses Lisandro Martinez impact
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThese are your evening Manchester United headlines for Monday, July 18. Erik ten Hag's first words on new Manchester United signing Lisandro Martinez Erik ten Hag has labelled Lisandro Martinez a 'warrior' as he told United fans what they can expect from the newest signing.
After a frustratingly slow start, United's summer transfer window is now truly up and running following the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and now Martinez, for whom the club has agreed a £46.8million, rising to £55.3m, deal with Ajax.
Though the transfer remains subject to medical, visa and agreement of personal terms, the versatile defender is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
Ten Hag was keen on reinforcing his defensive options and after his initial target, Jurrien Timber, opted to stay at Ajax, attention turned to his teammate Martinez.
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