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Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Argentinean international central defender, Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee of 56.7 million euros (68.3 million US dollars).

The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and is reunited with Erik ten Hag, who was his coach at Ajax after signing him in 2019.

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