Manchester United sign Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez for €57.37m

Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax. 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.

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Manchester United confirm departures of Pogba and Lingard

Manchester United have today confirmed both Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of June. United spent over €100m to bring Pogba back to Old Trafford six years ago but the Frenchman failed to enjoy the success he did at previous club Juventus.

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Manchester United appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager

Manchester United have appointed Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their next manager. The Dutchman, 52, will take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at the end of this season on a three-year deal which can be extended by a year. Rangnick, who replaced the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, is set to move into a consultancy role.

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Van Gaal warns Ten Hag against joining Man United

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged prospective Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag to “choose a football club not a commercial club”. The Ajax boss is the main candidate to replace interim boss Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford.

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Nunez heads Benfica past Ajax into last eight

A Darwin Nunez header proved decisive as Benfica booked their place in the last eight of the Champions League with a 1-0 win away to Ajax. The sides were level at 2-2 on aggregate after the first leg but the fancied Ajax failed to live up to the hype.

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