Martinez posts a classy farewell message to Ajax
Lisandro Martinez has paid a classy tribute to former club Ajax and everyone who has helped his career so far, after completing his transfer to Manchester United.
Martinez is currently training with his new team-mates at Carrington and could be involved in one of this weekend’s two friendly matches against La Liga sides Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.
Fans can watch both of those matches live in the United App, on ManUtd.com or via MUTV. Saturday's match in Norway kicks off at 12:45 BST and Sunday's game at Old Trafford begins at 16:00 BST.
“Dear Ajacieden,” he posted. “Today marks the end of a very important chapter in my career and life, and I leave with the pride and honour of having been a part of this amazing club.
“I was very young when I arrived and was lucky to find a dressing room full of great people who I'll never be able to thank enough. My journey would've been impossible without my team-mates. I hope I’ve left a bit of a mark on each of you, just as I'll forever carry you in my heart.
“Finally, I want to express my eternal gratitude to @AFCAjax for the opportunity they gave me to come to Europe and thank all of the club executives, coaches and staff for their help on a daily basis.
“You’ve made me into one of you… Forever Ajacied!”
Dear Ajacieden,
— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) July 27, 2022
Today marks the end of a very important chapter in my career and life, and I leave with the pride and honour of having been a part of this amazing club. pic.twitter.com/AgMOCZwXp0
Finally, I want to express my eternal gratitude to @AFCAjax for the opportunity they gave me to come to Europe and thank all of the club executives, coaches and staff for their help on a daily basis. You’ve made me into one of you…
— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) July 27, 2022
❌❌❌ Forever Ajacied! ❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/aWOqwNOcgk
HOW AJAX SAID FAREWELL
Catch up on Wednesday's tweets from the Amsterdam club's official account...
Gracias por todo, @LisandrMartinez ♥️
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
Take care of Licha, @ManUtd 🙏
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
Licha,
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
We will miss you as a person & footballer.
❌❌❌ @AFCAjax pic.twitter.com/v9t5hLCXqs
‘Both in life and in sports, you have to make choices’ 🥺
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
This is Lisandro Martínez.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
The complete defender ⭕️
The first time we saw Licha… 🕵️♂️
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022