Ex-Manchester United striker Anthony Martial joins AEK Athens

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Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has signed a three-year contract with AEK Athens, the Greek top-tier club announced on Thursday.

After spending nine years with the Premier League side, Martial joins AEK on a deal worth 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million) annually, making him the most expensive player in the history of the 13-time Greek champions, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

“I’m very happy. AEK was a chance for me and I want to give the best of myself to win trophies and bring joy to the fans,” the 28-year-old French player said.

Martial, who previously played for Lyon and Monaco, signed for Manchester United in 2015, where he scored 90 goals in 317 appearances, winning the Europa League in 2017 and two FA Cups.

Despite a promising start at Monaco as a teenager, he never fully realised his potential at United.
Martial earned 30 caps for France, scoring twice, but his last appearance for the national team was in October 2021 during the Nations League final, where France beat Spain 2-1, though he remained on the bench.

In addition to Martial, AEK Athens have also signed former Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla midfielder Erik Lamela.

AEK currently leads the Greek Super League after four matches but is not participating in European competition this season.

Source: ArabNews.com

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