3 Anthony Martial moments that gave Manchester United fans hope for the future.
After nine years with Manchester United, Anthony Martial will be in search of a new challenge this summer. During his time at Old Trafford, the Frenchman made 317 appearances recording 90 goals and 47 assists.
Martial was believed to be one of the most promising players at one point in his career. The Old Trafford crowd used to believe that he would live up to his potential £61.5m fee. He even had a clause that would result in more money had he won the Balon d’Or before 2019.
Unfortunately, the Frenchman never even gave enough performances throughout one season to be considered for that honor. However, the fans were not wrong to believe Martial would live up to his price tag.
In fact, he showed signs of brilliance during his early years at the club. Even though they only ended up being momentary flashes, here’s a closer look at three Anthony Martial moments that gave fans hope for the future.,
Three Anthony Martial moments that made Manchester United fans believe he would be worth the price.
3) There’s the equaliser
Anthony Martial’s sophomore season at Manchester United, he produced a moment of brilliance thanks to a beautiful header by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He equalised the score for the Red Devils and many believed this would be the first of many times when the Frenchman would end up being the team’s hero on a difficult day.
2) Anthony Martial sends United to the FA Cup final!
It was the FA Cup semi-finals and Manchester United were taking on Everton City. The score was tied at moments before the final whistle blew and stood at 1-1. Then Anthony Martial found himself at the end of a pass from Ander Herrera. The Frenchman struck with precision and booked the Red Devils a trip to the FA Cup finals. They went on to win the cup and everyone remembered Martial as the hero. He also made 7 goal contributions in 7 FA Cup appearances that season.
1) Welcome to Manchester United!
Anthony Martial’s Manchester United debut will forever hold a special place in his and his fans’ hearts. The French got 25 minutes of playing time and left Martin Skretl in the dust to score an amazing goal against Liverpool. It was his first time playing in the Manchester United shirt it’s a bit disappointing that Martial could never live up to his price tag.
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Anthony Martial will leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer. Fans will be hoping that the player gets back to his former self and lives out the rest of his career playing the kind of football he’s capable of.
