Martial ends his nine-year stay at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)
Anthony Martial has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United when his contract expires this summer.
The 28-year-old joined the club from Monaco nine years ago in a deal worth an initial £36million in 2015, making him at the time the most expensive teenager in world football.
The forward will now leave Old Trafford when his contract officially expires on 1 July after making 317 appearances for United, scoring 90 goals for the club.
Martial confirmed his departure in an emotional post on Instagram, thanking supporters and the club for an ‘incredibly opportunity’.
‘After nine incredible years at the club, the time has come for me to turn a new page in my career,’ he wrote.
‘Since I arrived in 2015, I have had the immense honour of wearing this shirt and playing in front of you, the best supporters in the world! You have been an unwavering support, through the good times and the difficult.
‘Your passion and loyalty have been a constant source of motivation for me.
Martial scored a memorable debut goal against Liverpool (Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
‘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 team-mates, 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.
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‘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.
‘Thank you again for everything, and see you soon.’
While enjoying some superb seasons at the club, Martial persistently struggled with injury problems, particularly in recent years. He managed just seven starting appearances in his final season at the club, scoring two goals with a groin injury ended his season back in December.
He becomes the second star to confirm he is leaving United this summer with Raphael Varane also moving on.
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