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Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Argentinean international central defender, Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee of 56.7 million euros (68.3 million US dollars).

The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and is reunited with Erik ten Hag, who was his coach at Ajax after signing him in 2019.

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