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Martinez joins Man United as potential threat to Maguire

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Lisandro Martinez [Photo/Manchester United Twitter ]

Manchester United completed the signing of Argentina center back Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for nearly $58 million on Wednesday, a move that casts doubt on the status of much-criticized captain Harry Maguire.

Martinez signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months at United, with the clubs having reached agreement on the transfer 10 days ago.

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