Anthony Martial has been speaking about how his dramatic move to Manchester United materialised.
The 19 year old striker is currently on international duty with France, after enjoying a brilliant start to his United career, and has revealed that his mother had to translate a phone call from Louis van Gaal during negotiations.
“Basically, I was told ‘untransferable’ so I thought staying in Monaco,” Martial told French media.
“When I knew about the offer, I did not hesitate a second and it was done quickly. I really wanted to continue to play in the Champions League.”
“Van Gaal called me and spoke to my mother who did the translation. When I arrived in Manchester I met him, we discussed at length and it was done quickly.”
Martial also spoke about his expensive transfer fee, which could potentially reach £58 million, but says it has no effect on him.
“It did not bother me too much. It was more my family with all that was written in the newspapers and what was said. I was just in a hurry to go to Manchester and play football.”
“I try to ignore it all. I stay in my bubble, I concentrate on the football, I work and I try to learn English as quickly as possible.”
