Former Man Utd star Anthony Martial ‘set for LaLiga free transfer after rejecting shock £13million contract offer’

ANTHONY MARTIAL is set for Malaga as a free agent after snubbing a blockbuster £13million deal. The former Manchester United forward had his contract ripped up with CF Monterrey at the beginning of summer. Anthony Martial is set for Malaga as a free agent after snubbing a blockbuster £13million deal Credit: Getty The forward had his contract ripped up with CF Monterrey at the beginning of summer Credit: PA Malaga, who currently sit 18th in LaLiga, are inches away from securing the 30-year-old, according to Foot Mercato. The Frenchman is said to have slammed two offers from Ligue 1, while reports also indicate that Al-Ittihad Tripoli have been flirting with the veteran ace. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The Libyan side appeared in recent headlines after securing 32-year-old Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal. They offered Martial a huge net salary of £8.6m over two years with a jaw dropping signing bonus of £4.3m. If the star had opted to sign, he could have pocketed £12.9m for his services until autumn 2028. The staggering sum slam is a huge hint that he’s hoping to revive his career rather than cash-in early. And Malaga may be that opportunity. The Spanish side were promoted from LaLiga 2 in the 2025/26 season after finishing fourth and beating both Las Palmas and Almeria in the play-offs. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Martial has not played a competitive match since March Credit: PA From their first five games, Los Boquerones have only lost to European giants Real Madrid and Atletico. And from their other three games, they secured three draws, including one against Villarreal who finished fourth last season. The ex-Red Devil had a nine-year stint at Old Trafford, following an exit from Monaco in 2015. After 90 goals in 317 appearances wearing the famous Man Utd shirt, Martial went on to spells with AEK Athens and Monterrey – but neither really got his career going again. Martial has not played a competitive match since March but can still join a new club as a free agent. Comment now