Several Manchester United players wished Martial well in the replies to his Instagram post, including fellow forward Marcus Rashford, who said: “So many memories together. Stay blessed brother.”
Meanwhile, Rashford wrote on X on Monday evening that he plans to take a break from social media.
The 26-year-old was left out of England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024 after a disappointing campaign during which he only scored eight goals.
“It’s time to come off socials for a few weeks,” he wrote.
“I plan to rest and reset mentally after a challenging season individually and collectively. Thanks to the fans that stood by me through a difficult period.
“To the ones that didn’t, just remember at United, we always stick together.”
England defender Luke Shaw was also active on social media on Monday as he responded to critics “questioning his loyalty” after an injury-hit season that saw him play just 15 games for United.
Shaw, 28, has not played since February because of a muscle injury but has been selected in England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad, although manager Gareth Southgate has said he is a “long shot”.
Writing on Instagram,, external the left-back said: “There’s nothing I want to do more than play and win with United.
“I don’t normally react to things I see on social media but there’s a lot of people questioning my loyalty to this club and asking how I am fit for England but not United.
“The reality is I am not 100% fit for either right now but I am doing everything I can and constantly working to be [fit]. I have been at this club for 10 years through highs and lows and for anyone to question my loyalty is obviously frustrating.
“My biggest focus right now is being fit and then whatever happens this summer I will be ready.”
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