Barcelona and Atletico Madrid target Lisandro Martinez free transfer

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are competing to sign Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2027.

• Martinez's contract with Manchester United runs until summer 2027, allowing him to negotiate a free move after the current season.
• Manchester United's management decided not to renew Martinez's contract following his criticism of the club's transfers, The Sun reported.
• Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero publicly backed his Argentina teammate's move to Atletico Madrid, saying he would bring him to his club.
• Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 for over 55 million euros.