Lisandro Martinez will put on the no.6 shirt at Manchester United this season following his arrival from Ajax on a £47million deal.
The Argentine accomplished his transfer to Outdated Trafford on Wednesday after he was granted a visa to maneuver to England.
Martinez wore the no.21 shirt throughout his time at Ajax as a result of the no.6 jersey was occupied by Donny van de Beek when he arrived within the Dutch capital.
Nevertheless, the quantity was vacant at Outdated Trafford and Martinez may don his new quantity in entrance of supporters on Sunday when the Reds host Rayo Vallecano on the Theatre of Goals.
The likes of Gary Pallister and Jaap Stam have each worn the quantity throughout their occasions on the membership, whereas Laurent Blanc and Rio Ferdinand sported it for a season every.
Wes Brown occupied the shirt for eight seasons between 2003 and 2011, whereas Jonny Evans took over within the later years.
Martinez appears to be like set to play as a central defender this time period, with Erik ten Hag eager to dismiss fears over the Argentine’s 5ft9 body.
Martinez performed as a defensive midfielder below the Dutchman throughout his first season at Ajax, earlier than shifting deeper into defence.
Ten Hag advised earlier this summer season that Martinez can be first alternative alongside Harry Maguire, that means Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof would supply back-up.
Martinez is United’s third signing of the summer season following offers for Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen.
Eriksen and Martinez each featured in a 4-1 pleasant win in opposition to Wrexham on Wednesday, with the Dane scoring a free-kick.
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