Lisandro Martinez reveals classy gesture from Sir Alex Ferguson and opens up on meeting the ‘God of Manchester’

MANCHESTER UNITED defender Lisandro Martinez has opened up about meeting club legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

Martinez joined the Red Devils from Ajax two years ago and has since established himself as a fan favourite.

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Lisandro Martinez won the World Cup in 2022 with Argentina[/caption]

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Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated the defender after the win[/caption]

Just five months into his time at Old Trafford, the 26-year-old helped Argentina to the World Cup final in Qatar.

He was an unused substitute against France, but Lionel Scaloni’s side went on to win on penalties.

Martinez got his hands on the most prestigious trophy in football as a result.

And he was later congratulated by legendary United manager Ferguson.

Speaking to La Nacion in Argentina, Martinez revealed the 13-time Premier League winner still has a close connection with the club and its players.

He said: “I have met Ferguson three or four times. Ferguson is the God of Manchester.

“He is a person who gave a lot to the club and who continues to give because he remains connected.

“Now, the new owners have also included him. When [Argentina] won the World Cup we spoke a little, he congratulated me.

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“Later, also when we won the Carabao and the FA Cup – he is a legend of world football and I respect people’s privacy…

“Of course I would like to be able to talk to him, actually listen to him, but I would not dare to invade his space.”

The Argentina international also recalled the first time he stepped into United’s training ground, adding: “When I set foot in United’s training centre in Carrington for the first time, I felt something special.

“‘We’re going to win here,’ that’s what I felt. Like electricity, a strong energy of glory… something that motivated me a lot. ‘This is a place to win,’ I told myself.

“Well, we have already won two very important titles in two seasons, but we have to keep growing to reach our goal, which is to become what Manchester has always been, one of the very great teams, one of the best in the world.”

After the international break, Man Utd will be looking to bounce back from last week’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.

They are set to face Southampton, who are yet to register a point this season.