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Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martínez has shared that he and his teammate Muri López Benítez are expecting their first child.
Posting on Instagram, an elated Martínez and López Benítez shared a photo of the couple holding an image of their baby scan.
The image was accompanied by a heartfelt message from the Argentine, who expressed his joy.
‘We are very happy that you have come into our lives!!! You are a reflection of the long path we have traveled together, of each step taken with care, conscience and patience, but above all with love, that love that now brings us even more love!
‘Thank you for choosing us!!! They love you with all their soul… Mom and Dad
Lisandro Martínez and his partner Muri López Benítez announce that they are waiting on social networks
Posting on Instagram, the couple shared images of their first baby scan.
The message closed with a ps that the couple’s dog was also eager to welcome their first child.
‘And of course, the puppy with the purest heart in the world is also looking forward to you!
United teammates including Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoejlund, Manual Ugarte and Kobie Mainoo left comments congratulating the future couple.
‘Congratulations brother,’ Alejandro Garnacho wrote with a heart eyes emoji, and Joshua Zirkzee and Kobie Mainoo shared the same sentiments.
‘Come on!!’ added fellow United defender Diogo Dalot.
The couple even closed their social post with a message from their pet dog.
Reports say that Martínez and Muri López Benítez are childhood sweethearts.
Lisandro Martínez joined Man United from Ajax in July 2022, in a deal worth up to £58.5m
Reports from the Netherlands say that Martínez and Benítez López are childhood sweethearts and grew up together in Gualeguay, Argentina.
The 26-year-old joined Man United from Ajax in July 2022 for a transfer fee of between £47m and £49m, plus £8.5m in add-ons.
The defender was one of then-new coach Erik ten Hag’s first signings after following his former coach to the Dutch club.
