Martinez To Reunite With Erik Ten Hag At Man Utd In €45M Deal

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for 45 million pounds ($53 million) from Ajax according to reports on Saturday.

The report added that Martinez had flown to Manchester to undergo medical before his move.

The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, would be manager Erik ten Hag's third signing following the arrivals of Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen. 

He was a key figure for Ajax last season, making 36 appearances in all competitions and helping them to the league title and a runners-up finish in the Dutch Cup.

Lisandro Martinez and Erik Ten Hag At Ajax

Ten Hag managed Martinez for three seasons at Ajax after the player moved to the Netherlands from the Argentine side Defensa y Justicia in May 2019. Martinez made 118 appearances in all for the Dutch club.

Capped seven times by Argentina, he would bolster United's defence, which conceded 57 goals last term - the most among the top six.

He could also give the manager an extra option in midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic and the uncertainty surrounding Frenkie De Jong.

United, are currently on their pre-season tour in Australia.

They open the new campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7