Man United could extend Lisandro Martinez’s contract but not for the reason fans might think

Particular frustration boiled over after 20-year-old center-back Ayden Heaven was forced to play out of position at left-back due to unaddressed injuries to Luke Shaw.

While Martínez later held clear-the-air meetings and issued an apology for the timing of his comments, the public outburst—combined with ongoing fitness issues—severely damaged his standing within Carrington.

With trust eroded between both parties, triggering his contract extension serves as an exit strategy rather than a commitment to his long-term future.