Lisandro Martinez

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.

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“Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to UK visa requirements,” a statement read. United announced on Sunday afternoon that Martinez was on the verge of signing, pending a medical, personal terms and a UK visa requirement. Manchester United have moved a step closer to a third signing of the summer after an agreement was reached with Ajax over the transfer of Lisandro Martinez.

Man United have confirmed the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, with Erik ten Hag very much being backed in the transfer window.

It wouldn’t come as a surprise to see that Martinez has displaced Maguire by the end of the season, if he hits the ground running and Varane manages to stay fit for the season. Ten Hag might be looking at the Frenchman and thinking that he won’t be able to rely on him for a full season, hence the signing of Martinez. Martinez is an excellent defender, and though he can play in a number of positions, you would assume he has been bought to play in the one he has done for 99% of his career – central defence.

The transfer is subject to a medical, player terms being finalised and UK visa requirements being met.

“It’s very good,” he told the PA news agency. “We know that it’s going to be a long season, a different season from pretty much every season that we had in the past few years, so we want to we want to build something. “Very demanding, pays a lot of attention to detail, which is good, and small details that that can make a difference in the long perspective.

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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Lisandro Martinez has joined Manchester United for an initial fee of £46.8million and his versatility means he might be used in midfield rather than defence ...

“I like to take risks at the start and I feel that we are prepared to be able to break those high pressure lines and come out playing. Although it is also true that if you play as a defender and the rival presses you high, you don't have much time to play either.” It is key to perfect the controls and always receive well outlined to save time. Martinez is unusual for a central defender in that he is only 5ft 10in. It is a position the Argentine would happily play. It is a position that would perhaps suit him better. It is this tactical versatility which makes him such a useful signing for United. He is the only left-footed central defender at the club , which potentially opens up passing lanes when in possession. Martinez’s versatility means he could easily be moved forward into midfield during the upcoming season. It is another type of panorama when it comes to playing. However, Ten Hag might be tempted to use Martinez as a holding midfielder. "I'm not closed to anything,” he told Ole last year. When Martinez first joined Ajax from Argentine side Defensa y Justicia in 2019, he arrived as a midfielder.

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, despite the Premier League club's recruitment department reportedly advising ...

The club's chiefs were concerned about appointing Steve McClaren as their assistant manager due to his previous connections with the club. It's finished, the market is closed and no more talk about it." Jose Mourinho was a vocal critic of the club's transfer policy during his time in charge after missing out on a number of transfer targets. We have big multi-functional coaching staffs and I think we are more the head coach than the manager." Ten Hag made his feelings known to the board and they listened... It's an impressive record, one that Ten Hag has helped to create.

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.

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 have confirmed they have reached an agreement for Ajax with Lisandro Martinez, but Red Devils fans are already concerned with the height ...

A third added: "I've never seen that Martinez play but I'd be wary about a 5 foot 9 centre half." Standing at 1.75m, 5ft 9in, United fans have all expressed their concerns about the height of the Argentine. United will part ways with £49m, subject to a medical, before £8m in add-ons - personal terms are being finalised alongside a UK visa.

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.

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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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.

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United have finally struck a deal with the Dutch champions for Martinez, who was one of Ten Hag's top summer transfer targets. Related articles. Erik ...

Martinez's arrival means that Maguire will have to battle it out with Raphael Varane for a first-team spot next season - even though the former Leicester man will keep the captain's armband. I think it will fit really well with Manchester United and the way we play.” Maguire is naturally right-footed, but favours playing as a left-sided centre-back.

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 ...

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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.