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Anthony Martial to Málaga

Quiet since 16 September 2026. Last report: Santi Aouna. Probability when it went quiet: 22%.

Anthony Martial, now a free agent at 30, is closing in on a move to Málaga. According to the latest reporting, the two parties are in advanced negotiations and a deal is said to be near, with Martial turning down a lucrative offer from Al-Ittihad in the process. For a club in La Liga, beating a Saudi Pro League offer to sign a player of Martial's profile would mark a notable coup. The story comes from Santi Aouna, a reporter with a strong credibility rating who broke the news as an exclusive. No second voice has yet confirmed the details independently, so while the source carries real weight, this is still a single-source story at this stage. Until another reporter or an official statement follows, some caution is warranted even as the details sound advanced. The chance here is best described as against the odds, but not dismissible. Martial choosing to knock back a far richer salary elsewhere suggests genuine intent to join Málaga, which counts for a lot. Free transfers move fast once terms are settled, but turning talks into a signed contract still depends on both sides finalising personal terms and Martial passing a medical, and deals described as close can still collapse before signatures are exchanged. Málaga's recruitment history shows a willingness to spend when convinced, including the €23m deal that brought a player in from Villarreal and the €6m move for a player from Valencia B in 2011. A free transfer for an experienced international forward fits comfortably alongside that pattern, representing low financial risk for potentially high reward. Watch for confirmati

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