Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has shared that him and partner Muri Lopez Benitez are expecting their first child.

Posting on Instagram, an elated Martinez and Lopez Benitez shared a picture of the couple holding a picture of their baby scan.

Lisandro Martinez and partner Muri Lopez Benitez announce they’re expecting on social media

Posting on Instagram, the couple shared pictures of their first baby scan

The picture was accompanied by a heartfelt message from the Argentinian, who wrote of his jubilation.

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

‘Thank you for choosing us!!! They love you with their whole souls… Mom and Dad

The message was signed-off with a p.s. that the couple’s dog was also looking forward to welcoming their first child.

‘And of course, the little dog with the purest heart in the world is also eagerly awaiting you!

United teammates including Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoejlund, Manual Ugarte and Kobie Mainoo all left comments congratulating the expectant couple.

‘Congratulations bro’, Alejandro Garnacho wrote with a love-heart eyes emoji, with Joshua Zirkzee and Kobie Mainoo sharing the same sentiments.

‘Let’s go!!’ added fellow United defender, Diogo Dalot.

Reports say Martinez and Muri Lopez Benitez are childhood sweethearts

According to reports from Holland, Martinez and Benitez Lopez grew up together in Gualeguay, Argentina, and are said to have been childhood sweethearts.

In July 2022, the 26-year-old transferred from Ajax to Man United for a reported sum of between £47 million and £49 million, with £8.5 million in add-ons.

The defender followed his previous manager from the Dutch club, and ten Hag was one of his first acquisitions as manager at the time.