Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez shared a bit about his time at United and his outlook on the future in an interview with Argentine newspaper El Nacional during his time with the Argentine national team for the South American qualifiers. He specifically mentioned the congratulations from legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Argentina won the World Cup, which was a great honor for him.
Martinez said Sir Alex Ferguson was a symbol of Manchester United in his mind and the club's "God". He recalled: "After Argentina won the World Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson contacted me to congratulate me. It meant a lot to me because I knew his contribution and influence on United was immeasurable. It was a great honor to be able to communicate with him."
Martinez moved to Manchester United from Ajax two years ago, following in the footsteps of Coach Ten Hagar to Old Trafford. Despite missing a lot of matches last season due to injury, he still won the hearts of United fans with his outstanding performance and helped the team win the FA Cup and League Cup. He admits that every day at United is full of motivation and passion because it is a place full of winning atmosphere.
Commenting on United's poor start to the new season, Martinez said that he and his teammates are responsible for rejuvenating the team. He emphasized, "We have won two important titles in two seasons, but this is just the beginning. Our goal is to get United back to its rightful place as one of the greatest teams in the world. That will take hard work and dedication from each and every one of us."
In addition, Martinez spoke about his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson. He revealed that he has met Sir Alex Ferguson a few times before and is happy that he has always maintained a strong connection with Manchester United. He believes that Sir Alex Ferguson is the soul of Manchester United and his presence has always maintained a special atmosphere and spirit at the club.
