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Anthony Martial Transfer from AEK Athens to Monterrey

Récord reports on the official announcement of Anthony Martial's transfer to Monterrey (Rayados) for the Apertura 2025. The former Manchester United and Sevilla player expressed excitement about joining the team in his first message as a Rayados player.

Anthony Martial was persuaded to join Rayados de Monterrey by his former Sevilla teammate, Óliver Torres. Martial, who was seeking a change, was influenced by Torres's positive remarks about the club and Mexican football. The transfer was finalized in the last hours of the transfer window for the Apertura 2025.

Following Anthony Martial's definitive departure from AEK to join Monterrey, new details have emerged regarding the transfer fee. While Transfermarkt reported that AEK sold the French forward for more than €3.5 million, the Greek club has categorically denied this, labelling the report as an absolute lie. Other information indicates that AEK will receive approximately €1 million plus bonuses, with the club also benefiting from offloading Martial's salary.

According to Gazzetta.gr, Anthony Martial’s transfer from AEK to Monterrey is now official. Both clubs formally announced the agreement for the French star, with Monterrey having previously shown significant interest in the player. The deal was finalized with official statements from each side. At AEK, Martial was not a central part of coach Marko Nikolic's plans, which led to his exclusion from the squad for the last two qualifying rounds and the Conference League phase. Local media reports indicate his annual salary in Mexico will be approximately four million dollars. The forward successfully passed his medical in Madrid before signing his new contract.

Anthony Martial has passed his medical examinations in Madrid according to reports from Mexico. Announcements from AEK and Monterrey are expected around midnight due to the nine-hour time difference. Martial was not in the plans of coach Marko Nikolic and was excluded from the European list for the Conference League. AEK managed to offload what was previously the highest contract in the Stoiximan Super League at the end of the transfer window. Quoted Mexican journalist WillieGzz confirmed Martial passed all medical tests and Monterrey has a new player.

A final deal has been reached between AEK and Monterrey for the transfer of Antony Martial, as reported by Giorgos Tsakiris on bwinSPOR FM. AEK confirms the agreement with the Mexican club for Martial's transfer. Martial is already in Madrid to undergo medical examinations and finalize his move to Monterrey. AEK will receive a transfer fee for the sale of the French striker and will also be relieved of the nearly 7 million euros in salary obligations for the next two years.

Following a preliminary deal between the two sides, AEK has given Anthony Martial special authorization to conduct his medical tests for Monterrey, a development confirmed by Gazzetta. All that remains for the move to be finalized are the formalities. Monterrey held a strong interest in signing the 30-year-old French forward permanently from AEK. With the transfer deadline closing tomorrow in both Greece and Mexico, AEK was under time pressure and thus allowed Martial to travel to another country in Europe for his Monterrey medicals. If his medical assessment is successful, the initial agreement will be formalized, after which Martial will fly to Mexico for the official presentation. AEK has confirmed the preliminary deal and has also settled the matter of Martial's significant contract. Martial, for his part, has come to terms on a similarly high-value contract with Monterrey.

AEK Athens had offered Anthony Martial to several Mexican clubs to find him a way out. According to journalist César Luis Merlo, Martial will join CF Monterrey. Both clubs have reached a full agreement for the transfer, and Martial has also agreed on contract terms with Monterrey. Martial is now authorized to travel to Mexico, where he is expected to undergo his medical and sign with Monterrey, joining Sergio Ramos.

There is a definitive agreement between AEK and Monterrey for the sale of Anthony Martial. Monterrey will pay an important contract to the French striker. AEK will avoid paying the 3.5 million euros per year salary that Martial had agreed to last year when he signed with AEK until summer 2027. The only thing remaining is the completion of formalities for Martial to officially become a Monterrey player. Source: reporter César Luis Merlo and Gazzetta.

Monterrey is seriously pursuing AEK's 29-year-old French striker, Anthony Martial, with discussions over a permanent deal said to be moving forward constructively. Reports from Gazzetta indicate it was Monterrey who approached both AEK and the player, correcting earlier claims by César Luis Merlo that had connected Martial with fellow Mexican side Pumas. A crucial point in the discussions is Martial's annual salary of €3.5 million, as Merlo had also stated the player is not willing to reduce his wage demands. While the transfer would represent a financial gain for AEK, an agreement has not been finalized, and the likelihood of completion is currently rated at 50-50. This interest from Monterrey is viewed as the most significant for the player in this transfer period, after two French clubs showed interest over the summer but failed to make formal bids. The forward's contract with the Greek team is valid until June 30, 2027, and his value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €7.5 million.

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