As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Anthony Martial will return to Manchester United this summer after Sevilla revealed that they will not pursue a permanent deal for the Frenchman.
After requesting to leave United, Martial joined the La Liga team on loan for the remainder of the season in January. The forward was dissatisfied with his playing time under Ralf Rangnick, and there was lots of interest in his services, but he selected Sevilla since they were the most serious contenders.
Anthony Martial believed he could resurrect his career in Spain, but he’s been filled by injuries and has only made 12 appearances for the club, scoring once.
The Spanish giants have announced that they have no plans to keep him after he failed to make an impact on Julen Lopetegui’s side. In the loan agreement, there was no provision for Sevilla to sign him permanently.
And, having already spent money on a loan fee for Martial, Sevilla president Jose Castro has announced that the club will not attempt to make his move permanent this summer.
He said:
“Anthony Martial will return to Man United. We spent important money on him but it didn’t work. Also, he had injuries and we’re not going to buy him on a permanent deal.”
It’s unclear whether Martial is in Erik ten Hag’s plans for the club, but he doesn’t seem to be a natural match for the Dutchman’s preferred style of play.
This summer, Ten Hag wants to sign at least one forward, yet he intends to keep Cristiano Ronaldo. It seems that Anthony Martial should start looking for a new club this summer.
