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title: "Martial’s transfer fee set to rise by £8.5 million"
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# Martial’s transfer fee set to rise by £8.5 million

Manchester United forward and French international Anthony Martial found the back of the net again during United’s 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday afternoon – but his next goal will hold more significance.

As per [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-anthony-martial-next-goal-contract-clause-85m-a7577576.html), Martial’s 25th goal for United will activate an additional clause in his transfer from Monaco to the Red Devils, meaning the Old Trafford club will owe the French side £8.5 million.

![Mark Thompson/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2017/02/634717868.jpg)

Martial became the world’s most expensive teenager when he moved from the Ligue 1 side to Manchester United, with the base transfer fee being £36 million.

He made an instant impact at his new club, scoring a goal, which was later voted Goal of the Season, on his debut against Liverpool.

![Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2017/02/487887654.jpg)

The Frenchman scored 17 goals in all competitions in his maiden season in England and has followed that up with seven goals so far in 2016/17.

United will also have to pay Monaco £8.5 million once Martial has made 25 appearances for the French national team – and a further £10 million if he ever makes the shortlist for the Balon d’Or.