Over the course of almost a decade at Manchester United, forward Anthony Martial has faced injury setbacks and manager fallouts, causing his performance to fall short of expectations. As a result, his cost-per-Premier League goal has disappointed fans, with 63 goals in 209 appearances—equating to around £1,394,920 per finish. Despite once being viewed as the future of United’s attack, Martial’s goal record does not reflect his potential.
Martial earned around £110,000 a week for the first three-and-a-half years before signing a contract in 2019 that doubled his salary to £250,000 a week. His underperformance has led to disappointment among fans who had high hopes for his success. As Martial’s future at United remains uncertain, the club’s supporters are hoping that rising talent Rasmus Hojlund will fulfill his potential in a more impactful manner.
In terms of delivering value for United, Martial’s performance may be considered among the most costly for a Premier League mainstay. Fans are left with a feeling of unmet expectations from the player, who was once seen as a promising talent.
