Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has revealed that he and his partner Muri Lopez Benitez are expecting their first child.
Martinez and Lopez Benitez, who were overjoyed, published a photo on Instagram of themselves holding a scan of their kid.
The picture was accompanied by a touching letter from the Argentinian, who expressed his joy.
‘We are very glad you came into our lives!!! You are a reflection of the long road we have walked together, of each step done with care, awareness, and patience, but most importantly with love, a love that now provides us even more love!
Thank you for picking us!!! They love you with their entire soul… Mom and Dad
Lisandro Martinez and partner Muri Lopez Benitez announce their pregnancy on social media.
On Instagram, the couple revealed photos of their first baby scan.
The message concluded with a note saying the couple’s dog was equally excited to welcome their first child.
Of course, the small dog with the purest heart in the world is also looking forward to seeing you!
United teammates Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoejlund, Manuel Ugarte, and Kobie Mainoo also congratulated the expecting couple.
‘Congratulations bro,’ Alejandro Garnacho commented with a love-heart eyes emoji, while Joshua Zirkzee and Kobie Mainoo expressed similar feelings.
‘Let’s go!’ added fellow United defender Diogo Dalot.
Dutch striker and teammate Joshua Zirkzee shared his congratulations.
Other teammates, such as Rasmus Hoejlund, simply responded with emojis.
United forward Alejandro Garnacho also left a variation on the topic.
The pair even ended their social post with a note from their pet dog.
According to reports, Martinez and Muri Lopez Benitez are childhood sweethearts.
Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in July 2022 in a transaction for up to £58.5 million.
According to reports from Holland, Martinez and Benitez Lopez are childhood sweethearts who grew up together in Gualeguay, Argentina.
The 26-year-old signed Manchester United from Ajax in July 2022 for a reported sum of £47 million to £49 million, plus £8.5 million in add-ons.
The defender was one of Erik ten Hag’s first signings after replacing his old manager at the Dutch club.