Manchester United Set To Take Drastic Decision on Anthony Martial’s Future

In recent developments, Manchester United has reportedly made the strategic decision not to exercise the option to extend Anthony Martial’s contract by an additional year, paving the way for his potential departure from Old Trafford at the conclusion of the current season.

The French forward, who has grappled with a sustained dip in form during his tenure with Man Utd, appears to be on the verge of concluding what has been a prolonged and disappointing stint with the club.

As per insights from The Athletic, Manchester United possessed the contractual provision to trigger an extension, but the club has definitively chosen not to pursue this avenue.

🚨 EXCL: Manchester United do not intend to activate option to extend Anthony Martial contract. Current deal expires 2024 (+ 1yr). Barring change of plan 28yo will exit #MUFC as free agent next summer unless suitable offers arrive in January @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/IsSRcMeCIP

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) December 11, 2023

Consequently, Martial appears poised to depart on a free transfer come the summer of 2024.

The recent setback for Manchester United in their Premier League encounter against Bournemouth, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat, saw Martial unable to make a substantial impact on the game.

Looking ahead, there is also the prospect that Martial may depart in the January transfer window for a reduced fee, contingent on receiving a suitable offer. However, the likelihood of such a scenario materializing remains uncertain at the present moment.