Anthony Martial Set for Monterrey Move After Productive Year at AEK Athens

Anthony Martial is understood to be travelling to Mexico to complete a move to Monterrey, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the agreement. The transfer follows a single season with AEK Athens in which Martial scored nine goals in 24 outings.

The 29-year-old left Manchester United last summer on a free transfer after a nine-year spell at Old Trafford. His record at United reads 90 goals in 317 games, accompanied by 54 assists. Those numbers represent a solid return, yet fell short of the expectations that accompanied his arrival a decade earlier.

Martial’s move to Mexico comes after his services were offered to a number of Mexican sides, with Pumas among those linked. Instead, reports indicate he is linking up with Monterrey, one of the country’s leading clubs. Monterrey sit top of the domestic division, a position helped by the presence of former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in their back line.

The timing of the transfer carries historical resonance. Martial makes the trip to Mexico exactly 10 years after announcing himself on the global stage with a famous goal against Liverpool. On September 12, 2015, 11 days after he moved to Old Trafford, Martial made his United debut off the bench to score the final goal in a 3–1 victory, leaving supporters convinced the player they had recently made the most expensive teenager in history was destined for superstardom.

For a multitude of reasons, Martial did not reach the very highest projections. Still, 90 goals and 54 assists in a nine-year spell at United is far from a poor return. A productive season in Greece has now prepared him for a new chapter in Mexico.

This move marks a clear shift in Martial’s career path. From a debut that suggested immediate stardom to a steady professional record and a fresh challenge with Monterrey, his next steps will be watched closely by followers of his career.