Anthony Martial has renewed terms with Manchester United, having signed a new long-term contract that ties him up at Old Trafford till June 30, 2024.
From arriving at Manchester United a relative unknown to being written off the English media; from a successful maiden season at Old Trafford to struggling under Jose Mourinho to becoming a pivotal player again, it has been quite a journey for Anthony Martial. The journey is now set to continue.
Manchester United have made an official statement to confirm that Martial has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal that ties him up to the Premier League heavyweights till the summer of 2014, with the Red Devils also having the option to extend it by a further year.
The player, who has found a second wind this season, has been one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s favourite players. Martial is also a favourite of the fans, who showered their praise on the Frenchman following the announcement of his new deal with Manchester United.
Anthony Martial has signed a new contract at Manchester United until 2024. pic.twitter.com/CuCGh1FU0o
— Ryan. ? (@Vintage_Utd) January 31, 2019
5 and a half year contract extension with an option of a further year. Anthony Martial is going to spend the best years of his career at the club. To think we were close to losing him, and now he has the potential to make himself a club legend.
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) January 31, 2019
MARTIAL FC WE'RE EATING GUCCI TONIGHT#Martial2024 ⚡pic.twitter.com/JWXVqoZ0MO
— boys in red (@degeaismyking) January 31, 2019
? 50 million down the drain ?
Anthony Martial has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2024, with the option to extend for a further year. pic.twitter.com/hxsnw2DV3r
— Stephen Howson ?? (@MrStephenHowson) January 31, 2019
MARTIAL FC RIGHT NOW: pic.twitter.com/i5ZVN2Y8Ml
— • (@ThePogbaTouch) January 31, 2019
Martial renewing ✅
De Gea renewal close ?Ed Woodward right now… ? #mufc pic.twitter.com/ToJvwQj8d4
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 31, 2019
Five more years of…
“They’ve got families, Tony ?”
??? #MARTIAL2024 #mufc pic.twitter.com/aoLucv6SWa
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 31, 2019
Anthony Martial's contract till 2024 is such a relief to hear. Add that to Fellaini leaving and it's the best January business we've done in a while….?
In all seriousness though im very happy #Martial2024
— Dyl. (@ExceIIence) January 31, 2019
The fans also chose to mock the media, who had called Martial’s big money transfer to be a potential waste of money.
— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) January 31, 2019
In 2016 the English press said we wanted 50 Million on a transfer failure. 3 seasons later Manchester United FC has changed its name to Martial FC! #Martial2024 #MartialFC pic.twitter.com/cSHffLgPqw
— Alie not Muhammed (@alikomape) January 31, 2019
Fans also poked fun at the now departed Jose Mourinho, following the announcement, despite his renaissance in the final weeks of the former manager’s reign.
When Mourinho asked Martial to sign a new contract pic.twitter.com/C3RV0LYz7v
— Jonathan (@JCLFC_) January 31, 2019
“Tough times don't last, tough people do.” — Nelson Mandela in the jail cell talking about himself and Martial. https://t.co/EBmvczLSZW
— Aaron Wan-Bisscammer (@Nigerianscamsss) January 31, 2019