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Lisandro Martinez Apologises After Questioning Manchester United Transfer Policy
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News18•16-10-2026, 07:29
Lisandro Martinez Apologises After Questioning Manchester United Transfer Policy
- •Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologized for questioning the club's transfer policy following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
- •Martinez had publicly challenged technical director Jason Wilcox, expressing frustration over summer investment in the squad.
- •After holding discussions with club leadership and manager Michael Carrick, Martinez released a second statement accepting responsibility for his comments.
- •The defender clarified that his demand for greater investment stemmed from his ambition and high standards for the club.
- •Manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure as the team prepares to face Leeds and Como in upcoming fixtures.
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Lisandro Martinez apologized after publicly questioning Manchester United's transfer policy and criticizing technical director Jason Wilcox following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United spent approximately £150 million on midfielders Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos during the summer window, which fell considerably below the spending levels of several domestic rivals.
Michael Carrick serves as the permanent manager of Manchester United and is facing mounting pressure following the team's difficult start to the campaign.
