Anthony Martial’s next move is expected to take shape during the international break, with the former France forward weighing offers after leaving CF Monterrey. A return to Ligue 1 appears unlikely despite an approach from Auxerre earlier in the summer.
Key takeaways
- Martial, 30, is without a club following his departure from Mexican side CF Monterrey.
- Auxerre submitted a contract proposal, but the striker is expected to pursue an opportunity outside France.
- Malaga, an unnamed Spanish club, CSKA Moscow and Krasnodar are in contact with the player.
- The 30-cap France international wants to assess every possible offer before choosing his next destination.
- No other French club has made a proposal for the Massy-born forward.
Martial waits for the market to move
The forward is in no rush to close the door on late opportunities. He intends to wait until the weekend’s final fixtures, including the various European matchdays, have been completed before deciding where to continue his career.
A club could yet enter the race after those results, and Martial wants the full picture before committing himself. His next team would be the seventh club of a senior career that began in Ligue 1 before his 2015 move from Monaco to Manchester United.
Martial has also represented Lyon and CF Monterrey, while his international record stands at 30 appearances and two goals for France.
Auxerre left alone in France
Auxerre tried to bring Martial back to the French top flight in the middle of the summer, offering him a deal. But the proposal has not changed the direction of travel, with the attacker now expected to choose a different project.
Beyond AJA, there has been no concrete French interest. During the transfer window, several intermediaries offered Martial to clubs across France after wrongly assuming he no longer had representation.
His long-standing agent, Philippe Lamboley, has remained alongside Martial since the early stages of his career. Those approaches to French clubs did not produce a move, leaving Spain and Russia among the current avenues as the international break approaches.
