Ex-Man Utd Anthony Martial in Talks for Mexico Transfer

Anthony Martial, the 29-year-old former Manchester United forward, is on the brink of a loan move from AEK Athens to Mexican club Pumas UNAM, potentially reuniting with former Premier League players Aaron Ramsey and Keylor Navas. Martial joined AEK Athens in 2024 on a lucrative three-year contract but has struggled with injuries, inconsistent form, and disciplinary issues, leading the Greek club to consider offloading him despite his contract running until 2027. While Martial scored nine goals and provided two assists in 23 appearances last season, his position at AEK has diminished, with him being left out of key matches and only appearing once in the 2025/26 season. Negotiations with Pumas are ongoing but complicated by Martial's high salary demands, reportedly around £2.5 million per year, which is a significant hurdle for the Mexican side. This potential move would mark Martial's first time playing outside Europe since leaving Manchester United after a nine-year stint where he scored 90 goals in 319 appearances. The transfer is expected to be finalized before the close of the Mexican transfer window.