Martial, who is 28 years old, announced his departure from Old Trafford this summer on his personal social media sites. Despite taking on “new challenges” after nearly a decade with the club, the French forward emphasized that he will “always be a red” and continue to play for France.

In an Instagram post, Martial addressed Manchester United fans directly, writing: “Dear Manchester United fans, I am writing this farewell to you today with heavy heart.

My career has reached a turning point, and after nine fantastic years with the club, I am ready to move on. You are the greatest fans in the world, and it has been an incredible privilege to wear this jersey and play for you since my arrival in 2015.

Whether things were going well or bad, you were there for me. I have always found inspiration in your unwavering devotion and enthusiasm. For all that you’ve done for me, I want to express my deepest gratitude.

I shall always cherish the memory of your music, your support, and your devotion to the club. Thank you to everyone I’ve worked with and played with over the past nine years, including the technical staff, teammates, and club members.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared these moments with you. My heart will forever belong to Manchester United. This club has been a game-changer for me professionally, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to play for you.

I’m taking a new chapter in my life, but I’ll never stop supporting Manchester United and cheering for their victories. Much obliged, and I hope to see you again soon. Dear Anthony Martial, with all my love.Martial became the most expensive teen player in the league when he signed with the club in 2015 from Monaco. After that, he continued his career with the Red Devils, appearing in 317 games and scoring 90 goals. Throughout his time with United, injuries have been a constant problem; the 2023–24 season was the worst. This season, the forward only started five games in the Premier League and scored once.Upon the expiration of his contract at United in June, Martial will now seek for new challenges. He will need to find a new team to play for in the 2024–25 season since the club did not activate the option to prolong his stay by another year. When rumors started circulating about him leaving the club in 2023, several clubs were mentioned as potential destinations, including Monaco, West Ham, Lyon, Newcastle, and Tottenham.