Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United announced on Sunday that a deal had been agreed with Ajax for the transfer of Argentina international Lisandro Martinez.

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The Ajax defender worked with new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag last season; Martinez was also targeted by Arsenal but has chosen Old Trafford as ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The move will see Martinez link up again with former Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag, who signed him for the club in 2019, at Old Trafford. Arsenal were also interested in the Argentina international but conceded defeat in their pursuit.

Manchester United and Ajax have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of 24-year-old Argentina international Lisandro Martinez.Manchester United ...

The club Frenkie de Jong loves want him to leave. The club Frenkie de Jong loves want him to leave. Completion of the transfer is expected in the coming days.

Manchester United have agreed a £46m deal with Ajax for the transfer of centre-back Lisandro Martínez.

Because sometimes we can swap positions inside the pitch and we need to know how to do.” We need to be connected, everybody cooperating with each other, with the winger in front of you, with the midfielder alongside you. I think we can obviously improve and be good at it.”

Lisandro Martinez is signing for Man United. Footage shows why he is called the 'Butcher of Amsterdam'.

And, despite his lack of height, he challenged for every ball as if it was the last tackle to win the game. He added: “Cannavaro was comfortable on the ball. It is the kind of motivation I cannot explain. She is older now, but she is still playing.” If I have to step over dead bodies, I do it. She is a fantastic midfielder, honestly.

Manchester United announced an agreement for Lisandro Martinez on July 17. Here is why Erik ten Hag wanted to sign his old Ajax defender.

That means Martinez will compete with Varane and Lindelof for the right to partner Maguire in what United fans ardently hope will be a much-improved defensive unit. Martinez offers a possible upgrade on the majority of United's centre-back options and, perhaps crucially, he will be the only naturally left-footed central defender in the first team. He should also bring some much-needed composure to a United backline that, last season, seemed on the verge of panic in almost every game. The No.6 shirt is also vacant, with Paul Pogba having left the club to join Juventus. That saw a jump to around £43,000 (€50,000 and $52,500) per week. Harry Maguire, meanwhile, saw his form fall off a cliff following Euro 2020 and he seemed to wilt under intense criticism. Indeed, it seems highly likely at least one centre-back on United's books will now have to be moved on in this transfer window. So, why did Ten Hag make Martinez a priority target? Ten Hag confirmed Maguire will remain United captain despite some calls for the armband to be reassigned, so it's fair to assume the England international will start most games at the heart of what is likely to be a back four. What can he offer to the Red Devils? The Sporting News examines the credentials of a 24-year-old, who was at the heart of a transfer tussle between United and Arsenal. Raphael Varane missed approximately half of all United's games due to injury, Eric Bailly lacked fitness and Phil Jones was a peripheral figure returning from a long-term knee problem. On July 17, United and Ajax announced they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Lisandro Martinez. The defender will join the Red Devils for an initial fee of €57.37 million (approximately £48.8m/$57.9m), pending the completion of a medical and paperwork being finalised.

What Martinez lacks in height, the versatile Argentine makes up for in aggressive front-foot defending and incisive passing from deep.

In his debut campaign in the Eredivisie, he averaged two tackles and interceptions per game. When used in midfield, Martinez was partial to backheels and flicks to nearby team-mates, but is much safer at centre-back. Although his smarterscout progressive passing rating is 17 out of 99 — which represents his share of passes that look to move the ball upfield by 10 metres or more — when he decides to go further forward, his accuracy helps Ajax massively. Similarly to his approach on the ground, he tends to engage his opposite number first when defending aerially in open play. When Borussia Dortmund went long against Ajax in the Champions League, a midfielder would drop to disrupt Haaland, giving Martinez more time and space in the air. Instead, he was more reserved and selective with his actions in possession — like here against Fortuna Sittard, where he is found by centre-back Daley Blind. Able to hold his own aerially in open play, Martinez has a bit more difficulty in set-piece situations. That is not a major issue, as no defender will win every one of his duels, but is something to be aware of as his aggressive style of defending may backfire at times. Watching him defend, this comes down to his anticipation and reading of the game. His utility was not the sole reason for the pursuits of United and Arsenal, however. One game stands out: Ajax’s Champions League game at home to Borussia Dortmund last October. Martinez bettered Erling Haaland in all their duels and Ten Hag made a point of congratulating him in the dressing room after his team’s 4-0 win. In Martinez, Ten Hag recognised the mentality he requires.

Manchester United completed the club's third signing of the summer so far with Lisandro Martinez's move to Old Trafford announced.

Also contenders: This is a position United will likely kick on with plans for now the initial three signings have been completed. However, a wage dispute with Barcelona and the player has held up the deal. United are claimed by Fabrizio Romano to have full agreement with Barcelona for the midfielder.

The club announced on Sunday that a transfer had been agreed with Ajax for the 24-year-old Argentina defender. Martinez will be reunited with his former boss ...

“Every year it’s the same as a trainer: you want your squad complete as soon as possible. So also a lot of things will be different.” I think the Premier League is high intensity, lots of challenges. “I think it’s important, yeah. “We cannot wait to involve them in our squad and the fans also cannot wait. “But also he has to adapt, to a new country, a new club, new team-mates.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes new signing Lisandro Martinez, nicknamed the "Butcher", will help toughen up his side through his ...

It is the kind of motivation I cannot explain." "We Argentines do everything with passion and when I go out on the pitch, I fight for every ball. So also a lot of things will be different." I think the Premier League is high intensity, lots of challenges. That is the feeling I have – and every Argentinian has. Speaking to ManUtd.com after that deal was completed, Ten Hag said of the 24-year-old: "He's a warrior and I think the fans will admire him.

New boss Erik ten Hag saw Christian Eriksen complete a switch to Old Trafford on Friday, 10 days after Tyrell Malacia became the first addition of the ...

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has given fans an insight into the kind of ...

Argentine players have largely been popular with United fans in the past. But also, he’s also skilful and he can deal with the ball and he’s left-footed.” He has an attitude, fighting spirit,” the boss told ManUtd.com. “He brings aggressiveness in the game, in a good way.

Following Lisandro Martinez's transfer to Manchester United, a lot has been said about the Argentine's apparent lack of height.

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Manchester United have announced the imminent signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, bringing a former Erik ten Hag player from the Netherlands to the ...

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Manchester United have announced the imminent signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, bringing a former Erik ten Hag player from the Netherlands to the ...

180 cm (5-11) 178 cm (5-10) Real Madrid (Spain) 171 cm (5-7) Sevilla (Spain) Bologna (Italy)

As Manchester United finally look to have secured the signing of Lisandro Martinez, he will become the eighth Argentine to play for the club, all in the Premier League era. New signing Martinez, who joins Erik ten Hag's revolution for a reported €67m ...

But after just two seasons he moved across the city to play for the blue side of Manchester, before playing in Italy, China and retiring with his first club side, Boca Juniors. But after a spell out of the side due to injury, and his attempt at orchestrating a move to Liverpool, Heinze was sold to Real Madrid and consigned to United history. As Manchester United finally look to have secured the signing of Lisandro Martinez, he will become the eighth Argentine to play for the club, all in the Premier League era.

Manchester United are signing one of the Champions League's premier centre backs in Lisandro Martinez. Statman Dave has shared a string of tweets to back up that claim and the data puts the Argentine in an incredibly positive light.

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave)July 17, 2022 — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)July 17, 2022 — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave)July 17, 2022 — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave)July 17, 2022 Tackles (3.13) Passes (87)

The Manchester United summer revamp under new manager Erik ten Hag continued with the July 17 announcement that the ex-Ajax boss landed one of his former ...

Style ratings are generated based on quantity and frequency of output for each statistical category. Where Martinez excels most is in his disruption of the opposition's movement. While he only made 14 appearances in the league last season for Manchester City, he logged a decent volume of aerial work, completing 2.6 successful aerial challenges per 90 minutes. Last season, Thiago Silva led the Champions League in aerial duel success rate among all defenders who played 500 or more minutes and contested 10 or more aerial duels. According to analytics website SmarterScout, Silva earned a 94 rating (out of 100) for his aerial duels in open play, while also earning a 72 rating in dead-ball aerial duels. That success percentage ranked him third in the Dutch league among defenders with 20 or more appearances. The Argentine is best described as average when it comes to aerial duels. 1.82m (5-11) 1.82m (5-11) 1.82m (5-11) Lisandro Martinez stands at 1.75m, or just a hair below 5 feet and 9 inches. A deeper dive into the numbers shows that his height hasn't prevented him from becoming one of the elite defenders in Europe.

Manchester United have announced the imminent signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, bringing a former Erik ten Hag player from the Netherlands to the ...

180 cm (5-11) 178 cm (5-10) Real Madrid (Spain) 171 cm (5-7) Sevilla (Spain) Bologna (Italy)