United complete €57.37m deal for Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax on a contract until June 2027, the Premier League club have announced.

The 24-year-old, who won two Eredivisie titles under United boss Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, has signed a contract until 2027 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.

Ajax had reached an agreement with United earlier this month with Martinez moving for an initial fee of €57.37million and a further €10million of potential add-ons included.

"It's an honour to join this great football club," the centre-back told United's website. "I've worked so hard to get to this moment and, now that I'm here, I'm going to push myself even further.

"I've been lucky enough to be part of successful teams in my career and that's what I want to continue at Manchester United. There will be a lot of work to get to that moment, but I firmly believe that, under this manager and coaches, and together with my new team-mates, we can do it.

"I want to thank Ajax and their fans for all the support they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment is right to test myself in another environment. Now I am at the perfect club to do this."

United finished sixth last season, conceding 57 goals - the worst defensive record among the top six teams.

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