‘God of Manchester’ – Lisandro Martinez enjoyed meeting Sir Alex Ferguson on multiple occasions

Lisandro Martinez has opened up on his multiple meetings with Sir Alex Ferguson since joining Manchester United.

The Argentine centre-back missed the majority of last season due to injuries. He only played a total of 14 club matches having sustained three separate setbacks.

While speaking to native media outlet La Nacion, the 26-year-old gave insight into what it is like to spend time in Ferguson’s presence. He revealed that the trip to Wembley in May was one occasion he managed to speak with the Ferguson.

“I have met Ferguson three of four times,” Martinez said. “Ferguson is the God of Manchester. He is a person who gave a lot to the club and who continues to give because he remains connected.

“Now, the new owners have also included him. When [Argentina] won the World Cup we spoke a little, he congratulated me. Later, also when we won the Carabao and the FA Cup – he is a legend of world football and I respect people’s privacy…

“Of course I would like to be able to talk to him, actually listen to him, but I would not dare to invade his space.”

Martinez spoke about his first two years at United, saying: “When I set foot in United’s training centre in Carrington, I felt something special.

“‘We’re going to win here,’ that’s what I felt. Like electricity, a strong energy of glory… something that motivated me a lot. ‘This is a place to win,’ I told myself.

“Well, we’ve already won two very important titles in two seasons, but we have to keep growing to reach our goal, which is to become what Manchester has always been, one of the very great teams, one of the best in the world.”

Everyone hopes Martinez can stay fit this season but United will get better once he is in the team.

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