Dimitar Berbatov played a huge role in United signing Anthony Martial

The Frenchman became the most expensive teenager in the world when he joined Manchester United in a £58m move from Monaco.

Since moving to Old Trafford, Martial has scored 64 goals in 208 appearances for the club. He also has an Europa League, FA Cup and EFL medal to his name.

Berbatov played alongside the 24-year-old at Monaco and has revealed the advice he gave to Manchester United scout Jim Lawlor.

He told MUTV: “The funny thing is, before Manchester [United] bought Anthony Martial, Jim gave me a call – the head scout from Manchester.”

“And he’s like, ‘Berba, we’re watching that boy from Monaco, Martial. What do you think?’ I was like: ‘He’s unbelievable, he just needs some guidance, someone to give him the right direction’.”

“Manchester took him after that, but I’m still waiting for my commission. Tell Jim that!”

Berbatov also added that he was aware of Martial’s talent the moment he saw him in Monaco training.

“First or second training session – I’m 33 at the time – and these young players are flying past me and I’m like: What the f*** is going on here?”

“If you know where to look, you can see talent straight away. I saw Martial, and he had everything. Speed, tricks, power, stability, balance, you know?”

“The only thing he didn’t have was that confidence that he could beat someone.”

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