Former Manchester United striker Martial joins Ramos in Monterrey.

Antony Martial on his way to Monterrey

According to The Sun: French striker Antony Martial is reportedly close to signing a contract with the Mexican club 'Monterrey'. Here he will have the opportunity to play alongside Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos.

It was previously reported that the player was on the verge of signing with the Mexican team 'Pumas', but he refused to lower his high salary demands.

Martial, who at the age of 29 joined AEK Athens as a free agent after a long stay at 'Manchester United', signed a three-year contract for a record club fee of £8.3 million.

In his first season at OPAP Arena, he scored nine goals and provided two assists in 23 matches, but was injured again in February.

Problems at AEK

With the arrival of new coach Marko Nikolc, Martial found himself in the shadows and did not make it to the squad for the Conference League match. Meanwhile, 'Pumas' tried to sign him in the summer, but the player is not ready to lower his financial demands. Well-known Mexican journalist Cesar Luis Merlo noted on his YouTube channel:

“AEK is ready to loan him out for free (they only cover his salary), but Martial earns a huge salary.”

The expert added that negotiations have been ongoing for several days, but the player has so far not agreed to lower his demands.

“I do not rule out his transfer 100 percent, but if he has not changed his position in four days, I do not think it will be easy to find a compromise today.”

“The reality is that 'Pumas' is trying to sign Martial, but the player himself does not want to lower his demands.”

Martial's future in Monterrey

For seven months after signing with 'Real' football legend Ramos, rumors about Martial's potential transfer to 'Monterrey' have emerged. The 39-year-old World Cup winner helped his team secure first place in Liga MX with six wins and one loss in seven matches.

At the same time, 'Pumas' sits in tenth place in the division despite a mixed start — two wins, three draws, and two losses. The club also features several well-known players, including former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and ex-Real and Paris Saint-Germain player Keylor Navas.

Numerous challenges lie ahead for a possible transfer of Martial to 'Monterrey', as resolving the player's enigmatic financial demands will impact his career as well as AEK's current situation. The teams will strive to reach a compromise while the final details of the deal are still not agreed upon.

In the near future, transfer news is expected to continue to attract attention, especially given the status of both teams on the international stage.