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Manchester United trigger €10m Anthony Martial payment after Newcastle goal

Anthony Martial's goal against Newcastle cost Manchester United £8.7 million.

A clause in Martial's transfer agreement from Monaco in 2015 guaranteed the French club an additional payment of €10m if the forward reached 25 league goals before 2019.

Martial reached the mark during the 3-2 win over Newcastle, scoring the second as Jose Mourinho's side battled back from two goals down.

Monaco will also be paid add-ons of €10m if Martial reaches 25 caps for France -- he's currently on 18 -- and if he is nominated for the Ballon d'Or.

If all the clauses are met, Martial could end up costing United more than £61m.