Confirmed: Manchester United complete £58m move for Monaco striker Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial has completed his £58m move to Manchester United

MANCHESTER UNITED have completed their staggering £58million deal for Monaco striker Anthony Martial.

 

United's deal to sign the 19-year-old France hotshot will cost £36m up front.

 

The Red Devils are believed to be paying £36m up front for Martial with the total fee reaching £58m with add-ons.

 

#mufc is pleased to announce French forward @AnthonyMartial has completed his transfer from Monaco. #WelcomeMartial pic.twitter.com/Eohl6tMOOz

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2015

Martial has signed a four-year contract with the option for a one-year extensions.

He 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."

 

United boss Van Gaal 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."