Flamengo has reportedly made contact with Anthony Martial, the French forward, after their main striker, Pedro, suffered an ACL injury that will keep him sidelined for an extended period. The Brazilian club is now actively seeking a replacement to fill the gap left by Pedro, and Martial, currently without a club, has emerged as a potential option.
Martial has been a free agent since July, after his contract with Manchester United ended. Though he has attracted interest from several clubs, particularly in France, he remains undecided on his next move. With Flamengo needing reinforcements, Martial is being considered as a possible solution to their striker woes.
French clubs showed interest, but Martial declined
French sides Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais were both linked to Martial earlier in the summer. However, the 28-year-old ruled himself out of contention for a move to either club, as he continues to evaluate his options. Despite the initial interest from France, Martial has yet to find a suitable fit for the next phase of his career.
There were also recent rumors that Lille had entered the race for Martial’s signature, but the club’s president, Olivier Létang, quickly dismissed these claims. Létang stated that Lille already has enough depth in the forward position, putting an end to speculation about a potential deal.
With Flamengo now exploring their options following Pedro’s injury, it remains to be seen whether Martial will consider a move to Brazil.
