Lisandro Martínez joins Manchester United from Ajax – Only Maguire was more expensive

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Deal announced 

This article first appeared on July 13 and has been updated with new information. 

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Lisandro Martínez from Ajax. Both clubs confirmed the deal on Sunday. Ajax also published the exact transfer fee. The Dutch club is set to receive €57.37 million and an additional €10 million in performance-based bonuses. The transfer is subject to Martínez receiving a visa to play in the United Kingdom. 

Signing the 24-year-old center-back has been a priority for new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Signed for just €7 million from Defensa in 2019, Martínez has been an important part of Ajax’s defense over the last four years and has scored six goals and six assists in 118 games across all competitions. Playing under Ten Hag, Martínez managed to increase his market value from €6 million to now €32 million. By selling the defender, Ajax are set to increase their transfer earnings to over €100 million this summer. 

Man United, in the meantime, have found their much-needed addition in defense. Martínez is the second most expensive center-back in history—only Harry Maguire was more expensive (overview). Lisandro Martínez is set to become the most expensive defender signed by a Premier League club this summer. 

The most expensive Premier League signings in the summer of 2022

Tyrell Malacia | Feyenoord -> Man United | Fee: €15M

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Market value: €17M

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Aaron Hickey | Bologna -> Brentford | Fee: €16.5M

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Market value: €18M

Hee-chan Hwang | RB Leipzig -> Wolves (previously on loan) | Fee: €16.7M

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Market value: €16M

Tyler Adams | RB Leipzig -> Leeds | Fee: €17M

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Market value: €17M (possible add-ons: €6m)

Matt Targett | Aston Villa -> Newcastle (previously on loan) | Fee: €17.5M

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Market value: €17M

Keane Lewis-Potter | Hull CIty -> Brentford | Fee: €19M

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Market value: €12M

Neco Williams | Liverpool -> Nottingham Forest | Fee: €20M

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Market value: €8M

Philippe Coutinho | FC Barcelona -> Aston Villa (previously on loan) | Fee: €20m

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Market value: €20m

João Palhinha | Sporting CP -> Fulham | Fee: €20m

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Market value: €25m

Taiwo Awoniyi | Union Berlin -> Nottingham Forest | Fee: €20.5m

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Market value: €20m

Cheick Doucouré | Lens -> Crystal Palace | Fee: €21.3m

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Market value: €15m (possible add-ons)

Nathan Collins | Burnley -> Wolves | Fee: €24.3m

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Market value: €10m

Luis Sinisterra | Feyenoord -> Leeds United | Fee: €25m

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Market value: €25m

Yves Bissouma | Brighton -> Tottenham | Fee: €29.2m

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Market value: €35m (possible add-ons: €6m)

Diego Carlos | Sevilla -> Aston Villa | Fee: €31m

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Market value: €40m

Brenden Aaronson | RB Salzburg -> Leeds | Fee: €32.8m

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Market value: €25m

Nayef Aguerd | Stade Rennais -> West Ham | Fee: €35m

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Market value: €12m (possible add-ons)

Fábio Vieira | Porto -> Arsenal | Fee: €35m

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Market value: €25m

Sven Botman | Lille -> Newcastle | Fee: €37m

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Market value: €30m

Kalidou Koulibaly | Napoli -> Chelsea | Fee: €38m

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Market value: €35m

Kalvin Phillips | Leeds United -> Manchester City | Fee: €48.8m

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Market value: €50m

Gabriel Jesus | Manchester City -> Arsenal | Fee: €52.3m

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Market value: €50m

Raheem Sterling | Man City -> Chelsea | Market value: Fee: €56.2m

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Market value: €70m

Lisandro Martínez | Ajax -> Man United | Fee: 57.37m

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Market value: €32m (possible add-ons: €10m)

Richarlison | Everton -> Tottenham | Fee: €58m

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Market value: €48m

Erling Haaland | BVB -> Man City | Fee: €60m

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Market value: €150m

Darwin Núñez | Benfica -> Liverpool | Fee: €75m

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Market value: €55m (possible add-ons: €25m)

 

 


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