Lisandro Martinez Reveals Manchester United Idol Growing Up

Manchester United's latest signing will be a strong addition to Erik ten Hag's team, with the manager having already detailed his strengths.

We've found out that out only is the defender going to aid the build-up play from the back, but that he's a warrior.

As a strong individual who has a killer mentality, it's no wonder that Martinez comes from Argentina.

United have had their fair share of Argentinian players, the most recent in people's memories would be Marcos Rojo.

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However, Martinez detailed another former south American red as someone he looked up to.

“Yeah, especially Gabriel Heinze. He’s my idol," he answered when asked if he was aware of his countrymen who have wore United red.

“It’s also very important to be here, because, like you say, he was playing here. This was one of my challenges, also.”

There's not much surprise that this was Martinez's choice.

Heinz was also a left-footed defender and had a successful spell at Old Trafford.

83 appearances across three years and being named the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in 2004/05 showed that there was a pathway for an Argentinian to shine at United.

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"I’m really happy to be here, in this amazing club. Yeah, I’m really happy,” Martinez continued.

"Manchester United I think is one of the best clubs in the world.

"Every player wants to play here. The opportunity was there, so I took it and now I’m really happy to be here.”

Following his journey from Defensa y Justicia to Ajax, Martinez believes this next move to be the perfect mix.

I think the Premier League is the best league in the world,

"It’s really intensive, it’s very difficult, very physical also. Every game, I really want to watch,

“I really like this challenge, you know? It’s like a mix. Because in Argentina, it’s like every game you have to fight, you know? I think Eredivisie is more about the football.

"But here, it’s everything, you know? Everything in one package. So yeah, very excited to play here in the Premier League.”