Official: Anthony Martial signs new long-term deal with Manchester United [Tweets]

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.

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The fans also chose to mock the media, who had called Martial’s big money transfer to be a potential waste of money.

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.

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