Martinez Slams Man Utd Board: "I Expect More Investment" — SkimNews
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- Lisandro Martinez told Amazon Prime Video he expects United's board to invest more in the squad after Champions League qualification: "I expect more [investment]. 100%. I expect more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox]."
- Manchester United spent £155m on three midfielders in the summer but signed no striking support for Benjamin Sesko and no left-back competition for Luke Shaw, prompting both Martinez and external observers to question recruitment.
- Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young, both in attendance in Madrid, said the interview would "rip the dressing room apart," with Rooney calling the public criticism "disrespectful to his team-mates" and "very premeditated."
- Michael Carrick said he had not seen the interview and declined to comment, telling reporters: "As group, I don't doubt the togetherness and us wanting to win," though he confirmed he would speak to Martinez about the remarks.
- Lisandro Martinez has one year remaining on his United contract and has yet to agree an extension, raising doubts about his long-term future at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United carry £1.1bn in overall debt and have committed £63.5m to land for a planned 100,000-capacity stadium expected to cost over £2bn, decisions fans have criticised as misplaced priorities.
- United have now gone five games without a win for the first time since 2024-25, following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, with their only wins this season coming against Sabah FK and Ipswich.
Why it matters: With United winless in five and having spent £155m exclusively on midfielders while ignoring striker and left-back positions, Martinez's outburst marks an unusually public split between a senior player and the recruitment structure led by Wilcox, Ratcliffe and Berrada — increasing pressure on the board during a Champions League campaign and just a year after Carrick was given a permanent two-year contract.
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