The Story Involving The Team-Mate Of Lionel Messi!! It is safe to say that Lisandro Martinez has become something of a cult hero at Manchester United. Signed from Dutch Giants Ajax for a rather steep price, there were a lot of questions asked about him. These were pertaining to his height. And whether a centre-back with such a diminutive stature can actually go toe-to-toe in a league that was going back to its roots of having at least one traditional and physical number 9.
The questions became even more loud and pronounced after his rather rough start to life in the Premier League. Now, he is one of the best defenders in the League at present for sure. Further, he is the team-mate of Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup. And his start to life in Argentine colors has been a mixed bag.
What Is This Story Regarding The Team Mate of Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martinez, Who Is One Of The Best Centre-Backs In The World?
However, since then, he has gone ahead and made an absolute mockery of all the criticism and doubts that were being flung at him. There is a reason he is called “El Camisero” or “The Butcher”. And the rest of the League is now finding out why. With his tough-tackling style and his endless tenacity, Martinez has now become a key cog in the wheel of this Manchester United defence that has now grown a reputation for being one of the most stingiest defense in the league.
Add to that, his clear bond with the fanbase is stronger than ever. He has a great relationship with the Old Trafford faithful. He is now a cult figure in and around the club. The fans appreciate him, both on and off the pitch.
And his performances are being noticed. Not just in the country, but all across the continent as well. If reports are to be believed, Martinez’s impactful and powerful performances have caught the eye of reigning European Champions Real Madrid. And that they have been heartily impressed by what they have seen so far.
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In fact, they have been so impressed that they are ready to bring him to the Bernabeu as well. This is, provided the price is right. While Madrid are already blessed with some quality players at the back, with the likes of Alaba, Rudiger, and Eder Militao, someone of the ilk of Martinez will only go and strengthen them to a whole new level.
Martinez is currently representing Argentina in the World Cup. He is making his first appearance for the Albiceleste. The defender started his first match of the competition in the 2-0 win against Mexico. It could be a great World Cup for him. This would also give Real Madrid an opportunity to have one of Lionel Messi’s teammates in their fold.
But whether or not Manchester United are interested in making this a reality, is up to them. Or whether this is just white noise remains to be seen. But with Real Madrid and their proclivity to do business where it is least expected, there’s just not knowing how things will pan out with them.
