Martial set for AEK Athens move after Man United exit

Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is set tocompletea permanent transfer to Greek Super League side AEK Athens.

Martial, who left United earlier this yearfollowing the expiry of his contract, will arrive in Greece later on Wednesday andsigna deal reportedly worth £2.5million per season.

The Frenchman’s contract will see him become the Greek side’s top earner and surpassformer Tottenham man Erik Lamela, who joined the club in July.

Martial arrived at Old Trafford in 2015 for £36m, with his movethe highest transfer fee paid for a teenager.

He marked his debut with a goal in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool, and wenton to score 17 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions during his debut year with the Red Devils.

Martial enjoyed his most prolific campaign in 2019-20, registering 34 goal contributions (23 goals and 11 assists), but subsequentlystruggled to regain his goalscoring touch.

Over the next four seasons, the Frenchman netted 19 times in all competitions, and played just 629 minutesunder Erik ten Hag last term.

Martial endedhis United career with 90 goals in 317 appearances along with four trophies, includingthe 2016-17 Europa League.

He will joina number of former Premier League players at AEK, includingex-Watford stars Roberto Pereyra and Nordin Amrabat, as well as former Brentford goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.