BIG TRANSFER NEWS: Malaga close to signing Martial

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Anthony Martial has been offered as a new signing for Málaga CF, which is considering his free-agent acquisition to strengthen Juan Francisco Funes's attack, as reported by Matteo Moretto. The 30-year-old Frenchman would arrive without a transfer fee and would be willing to lower his salary demands to facilitate the deal.

The move allows Málaga to explore a signing outside the regular market due to the player's contractual status. Martial can play both as a center forward and from the left wing, providing more offensive options for Funes as the team returns to LaLiga.

Exclusive: Málaga evaluates the offer of Anthony Martial to strengthen the attack.

The Frenchman can play as a winger or striker. pic.twitter.com/TvG0zkx6P8

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) September 9, 2026

Anthony Martial Aligns Himself with Málaga CF

The main advantage of the operation is financial. Anthony Martial is currently without a team after concluding his spell at Monterrey, so the Andalusian club wouldn't have to face any transfer fee. The salary negotiation remains to be solved, although the player is willing to reduce it to make his return to Spanish football possible.

Martial spent less than a season in Mexico, featuring in 20 official matches for Monterrey, where he scored one goal and provided three assists, numbers below his performances during his peak seasons at Manchester United.

His career in England still represents the bulk of his career. Between 2015 and 2024, he played 317 official matches for Manchester United, scoring 90 goals and assisting 46 times. He also won titles including a Europa League, two FA Cups, and two League Cups.

The Frenchman is already familiar with Spanish football. In January 2022, he arrived at Sevilla on loan from Manchester United, playing in 12 matches, scoring one goal and providing an assist, before returning to England at the end of that season.

Juan Francisco Funes Seeks More Offensive Resources

The offer comes at a time when Juan Francisco Funes is demanding more offensive efficiency. After a 0-0 draw against Levante, the coach admitted that the team lacks determination in the final third following four matchdays without a win.

This season marks Málaga’s return to LaLiga after eight years outside the top flight. The summer planning was constrained by the budget, focusing on low-cost operations, so adding a free agent now aligns with that strategy provided his salary terms are manageable.

Funes currently relies on Chupete as one of the main offensive references, but Martial would bring a different profile. He can play as a striker or from either flank, allowing tactical adjustments without the need for multiple changes. Martial had been linked with Valencia in recent weeks.

An Operation Conditioned by Salary

Currently, Málaga is considering the offer, and there is no finalized agreement yet. The absence of a transfer fee eases discussions, but the club will need to ensure that the proposed wages fit within its salary cap before proceeding.

The next steps hinge on the final economic terms. Anthony Martial is willing to make an effort to return to Spain, and Málaga CF has the opportunity to immediately add a free player to its squad. If the figures match up, Juan Francisco Funes could acquire a new offensive asset without waiting for the January market.

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