Anthony Martial has rejected comparisons with former France striker, Thierry Henry and insisted they have ‘different characteristics’.
The former Monaco striker has scored three times in the Premier League, since his transfer deadline day move to Manchester United for an initial £36m.
His style has prompted comparisons with Henry, but Martial has distanced himself from such talk.
“I know this is a very great player who is a legend in England,” Martial told French TV channel BFM.
“I do not think we have the same characteristics. Thierry Henry is Thierry Henry. I still have everything to prove. By continuing to work, I will try to reach his level but I am still very far off.”
Martial also spoke about his transfer to Old Trafford and how his mother acted as a translateor when United manager Louis van Gaal called.
“Basically, I was told ‘untransferable’ so I thought staying in Monaco,” he said.
“When I knew about the offer, I did not hesitate a second and it was done quickly. I really wanted to continue to play in the Champions League. Van Gaal called me and spoke to my mother who did the translation. When I arrived in Manchester I met him, we discussed at length and it was done quickly.”
Of his hefty transfer fee, which could reach a reported £58m if all of the clauses are met, Martial added: “It did not bother me too much. It was more my family with all that was written in the newspapers and what was said. I was just in a hurry to go to Manchester and play football.
“I try to ignore it all. I stay in my bubble, I concentrate on the football, I work and I try to learn English as quickly as possible.”
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