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Anthony Martial's shock new club confirmed with ex-Man Utd forward set to sign history-making contract as he drops out of Europe's top five leagues

<p>Martial has found a new home in Greece after his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/anthony-martial-man-utd-departure-emotional-farewell/bltb8f0d3cc0a3b09b0" target="_blank">contract with Manchester United expired in June</a>. AEK Athens have confirmed on their social media that the French forward is set to arrive in the city on Wednesday evening to complete the formalities before joining the club.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Ο μάγος έρχεται!!! 🟡⚫️<br>Ραντεβού στο αεροδρόμιο!!! ✈️ <br>Arrival: Anthony Martial<br>Time: 20:40<br>Location: El. Venizelos airport Meeting point: Exit 7<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aekfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aekfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aekfcseason2024_2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aekfcseason2024_2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/summertransfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#summertransfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Martial?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Martial</a> <a href="https://t.co/yls71N3NJP">pic.twitter.com/yls71N3NJP</a></p>— AEK F.C. (@AEK_FC_OFFICIAL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEK_FC_OFFICIAL/status/1836308741735559191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to reports from Greek media outlet <a href="https://www.fosonline.gr/podosfairo/superleague/article/315900/aek-symfonise-me-marsial-kai-ton-fernei-stin-athina" target="_blank"><em>Fos</em></a>, Martial has agreed to a three-year deal worth €3.5 million (£2.9 million) per season <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/anthony-martial-offered-biggest-contract-in-club-history-free-agent-aek-athens-approach/blt8c347e0930fe8e9a#csface1badf4d51689" target="_blank">which will make him the highest-paid player in the club's history</a>. Earlier this month, Martial had been linked with a potential move to Brazilian giants Flamengo. However, the negotiations did not materialise, and the transfer collapsed before any formal agreements could be reached.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>This move will also see Martial join a squad filled with several former Premier League stars, including Erik Lamela and Roberto Pereyra. At 28, he still has plenty to offer, and AEK will be hoping that the Frenchman can find his best form in the Greek Super League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>AEK are at the top of the pile in the Greek top flight with 10 points from four matches. Martial's addition could be a potential game-changer as they look to build on their strong domestic start and push for the league title. The French star could make his debut on Sunday against Kallithea away from home.</p>

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Anthony Martial's shock new club confirmed with ex-Man Utd forward set to sign history-making contract as he drops out of Europe's top five leagues | Goal.com

Ex-Manchester United star Anthony Martial is set to sign a historic contract at a new club - but will be playing outside of Europe&apos;s top leagues.

Anthony Martial&apos;s shock new club confirmed with ex-Man Utd forward set to sign history-making contract as he drops out of Europe&apos;s top five leagues