L. van Gaalas: "The fee for Martial - absurd"

"Manchester United" coach Louis van Gaal admitted that his club paid an absurd amount for forward Anthony Martial, but he claimed that the player was bought with the next coach in mind. The Dutchman mentioned that his current assistant Ryan Giggs will be the one who benefits most from this purchase. "It is an absurd amount of money, but we live in a crazy world," van Gaal told "Manchester United" season ticket holders. "Everyone says we overpaid for the player by at least £10 million, but A. Martial was not bought for me. He was bought for the next 'Manchester United' coach." "I feel like I am introducing the new 'Manchester United' coach to you," van Gaal said while sitting next to R. Giggs.