Manchester United forward Anthony Martial rejected a move to Premier League champions Chelsea in favour of a move to Manchester, according to The Independent.
The Blues reportedly made an approach to sign the 19-year-old during the summer, and despite Monaco willing to negotiate a deal with the Londoners, the Frenchman had his heart firmly set on a move to United.
Reports from France last month suggested an unnamed club, now confirmed as Chelsea, out-bid United’s £36m offer for the youngster although Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev did not reveal the full figure.
There was another club that offered even more than United. I will not say how much, but the fixed price, without variables, it was even better [than United’s offer]. And also they offered us to have him for a further year in Monaco.
The Frenchman has made an instant impact following his big-money move from the principality, scoring four goals in seven appearances for the club, including a debut goal against Liverpool.
And Vasilyev revealed the move to United was one the 19-year-old had been dreaming about and had it not been for the money United offered, he would’ve rejected Chelsea once again to stay in Monaco.
The boy wanted to go to Manchester, it was his dream. And we let him go with the bonus of €30million. Had it not been for so much money, he’d have stayed.
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