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Manchester, England – April 23, 2025
In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the Manchester United camp, captain Bruno Fernandes broke down in tears after a key Red Devils player confirmed he will leave the club this summer – with Real Madrid sealing the deal.
The Portuguese playmaker, known for his composure both on and off the pitch, was visibly emotional during a private team meeting, sources reveal. “I cried so hard when he told me he’s leaving by summer – without him, we’re useless on the pitch,” Fernandes allegedly told teammates, highlighting just how devastating the exit will be for the squad.
While fans speculated stars like Amad Diallo or Alejandro Garnacho could be on the move, it’s neither. Instead, the shock name heading to Spain is Lisandro Martínez – the defensive rock who has been central to United’s revival this season. His heroic performances have helped carry the club to the Europa League semi-finals, and many insiders credit him as “the reason they’re in the semis at all.”
Real Madrid, long-time admirers of Martínez’s versatility, leadership, and ball-playing ability, are reportedly offering a contract the Argentine cannot refuse – both in terms of wages and a guaranteed starting role under Carlo Ancelotti.
Sources close to the club confirm that the deal is in its final stages, with an announcement expected shortly after the semi-final. The news is a bitter blow to Erik ten Hag, who rebuilt the squad around Martínez after last season’s defensive woes.
United fans, meanwhile, have taken to social media to express heartbreak and frustration, calling on the board to do everything possible to retain the 27-year-old.
As the Red Devils prepare for one of their biggest games of the season, the emotional weight of Martínez’s departure could cast a shadow over their ambitions.
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