ANTHONY MARTIAL divided opinion like few others in his nine years at Manchester United. Now he's transforming the opinions of Greek journalists in just weeks with new club AEK Athens. 2 Anthony Martial is changing the minds of the Greek media 2 Martial joined AEK Athens in September after an erratic Man Utd stint The French striker, 28, has also pulled off an encouraging feat that he last managed for United in 2021.
Yet Martial was seen by many as epitomising the Old Trafford under-achievement since Alex Ferguson's glorious reign ended in 2013. He became the world's costliest teenager when he joined United from Monaco for £36million - two years after Fergie retired. But injuries and stuttering form plagued his Red Devils' career.
READ MORE TOP STORIES That's Amor-in Three winners and three losers as Amorim immediately makes mark on Man Utd AEK took the plunge in September, handing Martial a contract until 2027 on their largest ever wages of £2.9million a year. And it's remarkable the way his fortunes have swayed since then - according to the Greek media.
The verdict on Martial's debut against city rivals PAOK in October typified initial negativity. He played just 14 minutes as a sub, touching the ball just four times. Most read in Football THAT'S RUBBISH Brazen gang use WHEELIE BIN to steal booze from Scottish football club MOR TO COME Alfredo Morelos 'set for shock reunion with former Rangers manager' ON THE SPOT Old Firm spot-kick and red card totals since Nicholson's 'pe.