Manchester United plan to trigger contract extension for Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United intend to trigger a one-year contract extension for Lisandro Martinez to secure the defender's future at Old Trafford. While his current deal is set to expire next summer, the club holds an option to extend the agreement through 2028. The 28-year-old has faced challenges regarding his injury record and recent form, including defensive errors in matches against AC Milan and Ipswich Town. Despite outside interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the organization remains committed to the centre-back. Club officials are expected to finalize the extension within the next four months to prevent the player from negotiating with foreign teams in January. Martinez must now regain his performance levels to secure a longer-term role in the club's defensive rotation.

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