Manchester United made the right call handing Anthony Martial a new five-year contract, says Gary Neville, but the Frenchman needs to justify that deal by becoming “one of the best players in Europe”.
The Red Devils have tied their 23-year-old forward to fresh terms through to 2023.
An extended stay is just reward for a player who has enjoyed a welcome return to form under the guidance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having been among those left frustrated by a lack of consistent outings and performances during Jose Mourinho’s tenure.
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Neville believes retaining Martial was the best decision for United, but feels they should now be demanding a considerable return on their sizeable show of faith.