Lisandro Martinez confirms Donny van de Beek conversation about Manchester United transfer

Lisandro Martinez has revealed that he discussed his move to Manchester United with Donny van de Beek to learn about the city.

A few weeks on from agreeing a £46.8 million, rising to £55.3m, deal with Ajax, United officially confirmed Martinez as their third summer signing on Wednesday. He follows Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford in a move that sees Erik ten Hag strengthen his defensive options.

The Argentine has signed a five-year contract at United to 2027, with the option of a further 12 months, and pulled on a red shirt for the first time shortly after his transfer was confirmed in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Wrexham at Carrington. Martinez partnered with Raphael Varane in defence as United ran out 4-1 winners.

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Martinez has now revealed that he discussed moving to Manchester with midfielder and fellow Ajax alumni Van de Beek. He told United's in-house media: "Well, I spoke with Donny when everything was done, yeah. I asked something to Donny. We spoke a little bit about Manchester, so yeah."

Martinez has joined his former manager Ten Hag at United and the coach played a huge role in his decision to sign for the club. “Well, I was with him three years at Ajax and I know his style of playing," he added. "With him, I improved a lot to be honest. He’s here in Manchester now, so again the opportunity was there and for sure he’s very important in my career.

"[He's] very intense, for sure. Good football. Winning mentality, you know? That’s the most important, yeah. Every player needs to have things clear. I think he’s very clear also so I think with him every day you can learn and then in the game