Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, December 24.
Martinez makes World Cup admission ahead of United return
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has explained exactly what it took to secure the World Cup for Argentina in Qatar this winter.
Martinez played a key role in Argentina's thrilling victory over the Netherlands in the quarter-final. However, this would be his last contribution as he was named as a surprise substitute in the semi-final and final.
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Since the penalty shootout victory against France, Martinez has been celebrating the World Cup success in Argentina. When asked about the mentality needed to win the famous trophy, the 24-year-old told TYC Sports: "It was a huge emotion and a pride to be there.
During his press conference post-Burnley, Erik ten Hag joked that Martinez was still partying in Buenos Aires. However, he was keen to reiterate that the defender needed to be back with United ahead of the return of the Premier League.
Click here to find out what else Martinez had to say.
Ten Hag explains why United have extended four contracts
Erik ten Hag says that Diogo Dalot, Fred, Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw will all have key roles to play going forward at Manchester United.
United officially confirmed on Saturday morning that they have triggered one-year extension clauses for the players. The quartet were all technically out of contract at the end of the season, though all had one-year options in their deals to keep playing at the club for an additional season.
Ten Hag has now revealed that those four options have been taken, meaning the four senior players will remain at the club until 2024. It gives United longer to decide what they want to do with the players in the long-term and effectively adds another year for them to negotiate a new contract if they wish.
When asked about the future of the four players ahead of the upcoming trip to face Nottingham Forest, Ten Hag said: "Yes, I can confirm it."
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