Anthony Martial eyes Ligue 1 return after terminating Monterrey contract
Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has become a free agent after mutually agreeing to part ways with Liga MX side Monterrey.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 / Author: Ben Sutherland from Crystal Palace, London, UK
A difficult spell in North America has come to an early conclusion. Former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has reached a mutual agreement to rescind his contract with Monterrey, which was initially set to run until 2027. The 30-year-old struggled to make an impact in Mexico, recording only one goal and three assists in 20 appearances, which drew significant criticism from local observers.
Martial is now surveying the market with the clear objective of a return to the French top flight. While his representatives have been offering his services to sporting directors across France, his high salary expectations and declining statistics have tempered the enthusiasm of many potential suitors.
At present, Nice remains the only club that has not completely ruled out a move. The Ligue 1 side is proceeding with caution, requiring a reduction in their wage bill and squad size before they can seriously entertain the signing. For Martial, a move back to France would mark a significant attempt to revive his career 11 years after his high-profile departure from Monaco to Old Trafford.