Lisandro Martínez transfer to FC Barcelona pending €40 million deal

Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez, 28, has informed Manchester United that he will not renew his contract and intends to leave the club in the upcoming summer window. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has identified the left‑footed centre‑back as a perfect fit for his possession‑based system, and the Catalan club is the leading suitor.

Barcelona have received approval to start negotiations, but must first create salary space by off‑loading at least one defender. The English club expects to finalise the move in August 2026, targeting a €40 million transfer fee that would allow United to fund a defensive replacement.