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Manchester United recently released their retained list and outside of the usual youth outflow that occurs at any club, a few big names were on it, albeit expectedly.
One of them, Anthony Martial, marks the end of an era with his departure.
During his nearly nine-year stay at the club, the Frenchman equally delighted and frustrated the fans.
His debut left fans giddy, but those heights have rarely been reached consistently and the reality is that he leaves Old Trafford with a whimper.
His last appearance for the club was back on December 8 against Bournemouth, when he was booed.
The focus for both sides, club and player, is now on the future and as a free transfer, Martial is sure to interest.
Despite erratic form and a questionable injury record, a player of his talent should still have suitors, but he is likely to have to take a step down the footballing pyramid for a move to happen.
That’s exactly what’s happening, if recent reports are to be believed.
ESPN reports that Turkish giants Galatasaray want Martial to join them, but he has to make some sacrifices for that to happen.
The report states that Martial will have to lower his wage demands to fit into their wage structure or a move is unlikely.
Martial was one of the highest paid players at Old Trafford, another legacy of Ed Woodward’s regime where players were handsomely rewarded without showing consistent form.
It’s a problem that has faced almost every player that United have dropped, the best example being David de Gea, who has now spent the entire season without a club.
Martial was earning north of £250,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a figure that almost certainly won’t be matched by any European team also interested in him.
If he wants to avoid a De Gea-like situation, which is even more difficult as he is an outfield player where match fitness is paramount, he would do well to listen to the market and adjust his expectations accordingly.
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