Premier League: Departing Man United Striker, Anthony Martial Pens Emotional Farewell

Manchester United attacker, Anthony Martial, has announced his departure from the club.

Martial, in a lengthy statement on Instagram on Monday, said it was time for him to turn a new page in his career.

The Frenchman is leaving Man United as a free agent as his contract expires this summer following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

“Dear Manchester United fans, It’s with great emotion that I write to you today to say goodbye,” Martial’s statement partly read.

“After nine incredible years at the club, the time has come for me to turn a new page in my career.”

“I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done for me. Your songs, your encouragement and your love for the club are memories that will remain engraved in my heart forever.

“I would also like to express my gratitude to all my teammates, technical staff and all the members of the club I have met during my 9 years here. I am proud to have been able to share these experiences with you.

“Manchester United will always be in my heart. This club has left its mark on my career and offered me an incredible opportunity to play in front of you. I’m leaving to take on new challenges, I’ll always be a Red Devil and I’ll continue to follow the club’s results with passion.

Martial struggled for game time under manager Erik ten Hag this term.

He featured in just 19 matches across all competitions this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

The outgoing striker, was a promising star when signed by Manchester United from French League 1 side AS Monaco, in the summer of 2015 aged 19 in what was deemed a record fee for a teenager at that time. Martial Despite starting his career on a very high note and buoyed by his promising talent Martial had struggled to live up to his hype, no thanks to a series of unending injuries which characterized his time at the Theatre of Dreams.

Meanwhile, His ex-teammates, like’s England’s Forward Marcus Rashford, and Club’s Captain Bruno Fernandes, with whom together they formed a formidable partnership during their time, have taken to social media to wish him Goodluck, as He is set to embark on the next phase of his footballing career