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Argentine defender Martinez joins Manchester United from Ajax

Dutch football club agree on transfer fee of $57.9M with Red Devils

Emre Asikci  | 17.07.2022 - Update : 17.07.2022
Argentine defender Martinez joins Manchester United from Ajax

ISTANBUL

Ajax and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the transfer of Lisandro Martinez, the Dutch football side confirmed on Sunday.

"The transfer is still subject to a medical examination and the contractual agreement of both clubs with the player. The defender is still under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2025," Ajax said in a statement.

The club added that they agreed on a transfer fee of €57.37 million ($57.90 million) with the Red Devils and that the amount can increase to €67.37 million through variables.

Martinez, 24, took part in 120 official matches in the Ajax first team, producing six goals and six assists.

The Argentine defender helped Ajax win the Eredivisie titles (2021, 2022) and the Dutch Cup in 2021.

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