Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLisandro Martinezs long-term future at Manchester United appears to be dead in the water, with the Argentine planning a swift exit from Old Trafford.The 28-year-old made headlines for incendiary comments made after the clubs defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in which he aimed harsh words at the Manchester United hierarchy.Martinezs contract with the club expires at the end of the 2026-27 Premier League season; however, the Red Devils do hold an option to extend for a further 12 months.Lisandro Martinez planning swift exit from Manchester United after incendiary post-match Champions League commentsFollowing his public criticism of unnamed members of the Manchester United hierarchy, Martinezs long-term future at Old Trafford is in serious doubt.As a result, questions have been raised as to whether both the Argentine and Manchester United want their relationship to continue beyond 2027. You may like Everything Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez said, as defender rips into club directors in extraordinary interview Manchester United update drops on Michael Carrick's future, with INEOS stance revealed Manchester United bordered on challenging under Michael Carrick, but can the now permanent manager prevent the Red Devils from their usual backslide in his first complete season? Manchester United 2026-27 season preview According to the Manchester Evening News, Martinez has suggested that he does not see a long-term future at Manchester United beyond the expiration of his contract.The defender criticised recruitment from the Red Devils this summer, implicitly questioning the work of technical director Jason Wilcox, after a strong first season under Michael Carrick in 2025-26.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Red Devils finished third under their former player, and secured their return to the Champions League. In Europe, they were played off the park at the Wanda, provoking Martinezs words.The Argentine later took to Instagram to clarify that his comments were made out of frustration, and that unity must be achieved at Manchester United going forward.Elsewhere, Carrick suggested that the matter between the club and Martinez had been handled internally, and that the conflict wouldnt affect the Red Devils going forward.Despite this, uncertainty still remains regarding Martinezs future at Old Trafford - in fact, the possibility of Manchester United extending the Argentine by an additional 12 months is more unlikely than ever.If the 28-year-old is set in his ways, and does not want to remain a Red Devil, then it is likely he will depart from Old Trafford next summer.In terms of player options, it is rumoured that Martinez would prefer a move to Spain, with, ironically, Atletico Madrid closely linked to the Argentine.TOPICSLisandro MartinezManchester UnitedAtltico MadridPremier LeagueChampions LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
