According to Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, Anthony Martial is likely to remain at Manchester United for the final year of his contract. The French forward has struggled with injuries this season and has only started 10 games in all competitions. With just one year left on his contract, United may look to sell Martial during the upcoming transfer window, especially as they are expected to sign a new striker. However, ten Hag believes that Martial is a great player and that United are better with him in the side.
When asked if Martial will be at United next season, ten Hag replied: “From my point of view, yeah.” He also indicated that Martial has the qualities to play top football and that when he’s fit, the team plays better. Although Martial has struggled with injuries in the past, ten Hag believes that he can be a regular member of United’s squad.
Ten Hag also believes that Martial can play in any of the forward positions, but he thinks that he’s best as a centre-forward. He added that Martial definitely has the qualities to play top football and that he wants him to be a regular member of the team.
Martial joined Manchester United from Monaco in 2015 for a fee of £36 million. He has since made 244 appearances for the club, scoring 78 goals and providing 42 assists. He has won the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the Europa League with United.
Despite his success at the club, Martial has struggled with injuries this season and has only started 10 games in all competitions. He missed several games in December due to a hamstring injury and then suffered a knee injury in March that kept him out of action for several weeks.
United are expected to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window, with Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland and Tottenham’s Harry Kane among their top targets. If they do sign a new striker, it’s possible that Martial could be sold to make room for the new arrival.
However, ten Hag’s comments suggest that United may be willing to keep Martial for the final year of his contract. If he can stay fit and regain his form, he could still play an important role for the club next season.