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It was a loan move which started with messages from Ronaldo and hopes of a LaLiga title, but will now end with Anthony Martial completing a backdoor exit from Sevilla.
Injury means the Frenchman will miss Sevilla’s final game of a season which has petered out since his arrival in the January window. The LaLiga giants crowned his signing as a ‘major transfer’ with the expectation he could play a pivotal role in the title race.
Manchester United would have been keen for a revitalising spell for the £36million forward as well, with the likelihood of a summer sale strong. Just last year, Jesse Lingard proved exactly why temporary moves can be so beneficial, returning to top form with West Ham.
And while United fluffed the chance to cash in on his exploits in east London, had Martial thrived with Sevilla, it would have provided the perfect chance to recoup a portion of the significant outlay they paid to Monaco in 2015.
His unveiling at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan back in January felt like a big deal. Donning the famous red and white stripes for the first time, flanked by manager Julen Loptegui and director Monchi, there was a suggestion he would instantly become the main man.
And in the early