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Louis van Gaal's failed transfer pledge evident amid Manchester United supporter frustration
17.09.2023 - 21:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Almost eight years ago today, Anthony Martial ripped Liverpool to shreds and became an instant Old Trafford hero.
A hefty £58million fee for a 19-year-old with just 15 senior goals to his name had raised eyebrows. These days, stumping up that amount for a relatively unknown youngster is the norm but Martial arrived at Manchester United with a weight on his back.
Then manager Louis van Gaal played down the price tag, insisting the Frenchman was one for the future. He said: "United are routinely quoted £10million more for a player but I have not bought Martial for me. I have bought him for the next manager of Manchester United."
Well, four managers, eight years and a loan spell abroad later, United appear no closer to gaining a return on their investment. Now 27, Martial has failed to develop into the Thierry Henry regeneration supporters prophesied following his scintillating debut.
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Bust-ups with Jose Mourinho and Ralf Rangnick were well-documented and, barring one good season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Martial has failed to deliver on Van Gaal’s promise.
Is he a winger? Should he play up front? These questions have never been answered despite Martial now being into his ninth season as a United player. In the humiliating 3-1 defeat to Brighton, the 27-year-old was greeted by a chorus of boos when brought on by Erik ten Hag.
In fairness, the jeers were aimed more at the decision to replace Rasmus Hojlund rather than introduce the Frenchman. But it is not too scathing to suggest that time is running out for the Frenchman, who personifies a decade of unrealised potential
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