Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is said to be close to a deal to join Greek giants AEK Athens on a free transfer. transfer.
Martial failed to find a new club during the summer window despite leaving united at the end of June at the expiration of his contract.
90 minutes reported in August that while the Frenchman was patient about his future, his wage demands were putting off clubs in Europe’s top five leagues; that is why the return to the Lyon childhood club did not materialize.
In recent weeks, a deal with Brazilian side Flamengo fell through, however Fabrizio Romano report that Martial is ‘getting closer’ to a move to AEK.
AEK were busy during the summer window, welcoming ex-Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela, ex-Juventus midfielder Roberto Pereyra and Brentford goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha to the Greek capital.
They were also hoping to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana on an initial loan with a £20m buyout clause, but talks broke down at the eleventh hour and the Ivorian headed to Turkey’s Goztepe.
Earlier reports from Greece suggested that AEK were ready to offer Martial the most lucrative contract in the club’s history.
martial he made 19 appearances in all competitions during his final season at United, registering just two goals. In almost a decade at Old Trafford, he managed 90 goals and 47 assists in 317 games.
Now 28, Martial will be hoping to put his injury problems behind him and keep his run of games and goals going again.
