Manchester United center-back Lisandro Martinez has announced that he and his partner Muri Lopez Benitez are expecting their first child.

In a joyful Instagram post, the couple shared a photo of themselves holding their baby’s scan.

The picture was accompanied by a heartfelt message from the Argentine player, expressing his excitement.

“We are so happy that you are coming into our lives! You are a reflection of the long road we have traveled together, of every step taken with care, awareness, and patience, but above all with love—a love that now brings us even more love!

‘Thank you for choosing us! We love you with all our hearts… Mom and Dad.”

In an Instagram post, the couple shared pictures of their first baby scan.

The message concluded with a note that their dog was also excited to welcome their first child.

“And of course, the little dog with the purest heart in the world is eagerly waiting for you too!”

Several United teammates, including Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Manuel Ugarte, and Kobie Mainoo, left congratulatory comments for the expecting couple.

“Congratulations, bro,” Alejandro Garnacho wrote, accompanied by a love-heart emoji, while Joshua Zirkzee and Kobie Mainoo expressed similar sentiments.

“Let’s go!!” added fellow United defender Diogo Dalot.

Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in July 2022, in a deal worth up to £58.5 million.

Reports from the Netherlands indicate that Martinez and Benitez Lopez have been childhood sweethearts, having grown up together in Guayaquil, Argentina.

The 26-year-old made the switch to Manchester United from Ajax for a reported transfer fee between £47 million and £49 million, along with an additional £8.5 million in add-ons.