Anthony Martial’s New Chapter: Only Three Manchester United Stars Show Love on His Instagram Debut
In a shock transfer, French striker Anthony Martial has bid farewell to Manchester United and joined Greek side AEK Athens. The 28-year-old’s departure was confirmed after he failed to nail down a regular starting spot at Old Trafford, with his career plagued by injury issues.
Martial first arrived at United in 2015 for a reported fee of £36 million. Despite his initial promise, he struggled to make an impact, scoring just 90 goals in 317 appearances across all competitions. His contract expired at the end of the 2023-24 season, and he subsequently signed a lucrative deal with AEK Athens worth £2.5 million per season.
To mark his new chapter, Martial took to Instagram to share a picture of himself wearing his new club’s colours, captioned "New Chapter. Let’s go @aekfc_official." And, in a surprise move, only three Manchester United stars showed love for the Frenchman on his Instagram post – Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, and Harry Maguire.
While it’s understandable that some of his former teammates might not be active on Instagram, it’s surprising to see only a handful of United stars send him a message. You’d expect more players, especially those who played alongside him during his time at the club, to reach out and wish him well.
One player who’s already shown his support for Martial is former United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. In an interview with Monobala, Schneiderlin praised Martial’s ability to shine in AEK Athens’ fast-paced style of play, stating, "I think he’ll have a great year, scoring a lot of goals. And he’ll enjoy AEK’s fast-paced style of play. He will help the team a lot. AEK is a strong team and Martial is the type of striker who can unlock closed defences and make the difference."
Schneiderlin’s words of encouragement will no doubt boost Martial’s confidence as he begins his new chapter in Greece. As he looks to revive his career, fans of AEK Athens will be eager to see him in action, hoping he can make a similar impact to his days at United.
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