Man Utd reinforce frontline with Monaco’s Anthony Martial

Manchester United, 12/1 with Coral to win the Premier League, have nabbed Monaco marksman Anthony Martial for a fee believed to be around £36.6m – a world record for a teenager.

Young poaching prodigy Martial, 19, has penned an four-year deal at Old Trafford after the French Football Federation allowed the striker to leave his international post to complete his switch.

Martial said: “I am so excited to be joining Manchester United. I have enjoyed my time at AS Monaco and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me.

“I have always wanted to play in the Premier League and to join the biggest club in the world is what every young footballer dreams of. I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and working with Louis van Gaal who has achieved so much in his career.”

Louis van Gaal, meanwhile, added: “Anthony is a naturally talented, young, multi-functional forward with great potential. We have been watching him for a while now and he has developed immensely during his time at AS Monaco.

“I am delighted he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to continue his development as a young player. He has all the attributes to become a top football player; however we need to give him time to adjust to his new environment and the rhythm of the Premier League.”

Martial joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. More: http://t.co/SdJPSsV691 #WelcomeMartial

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