Is he the new Macheda?
Federico Macheda celebrates his winner vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford. (Image credit; Manchester Evening News) By Olumide Lawal One was "taken" from Lazio at just 16 while the other came in as the costliest teenager in football history. The world of football transfers has seen ridiculous amounts paid for players by European football giants over the last decade. It is not surprising since the game is all about the money these days. Federico Macheda and Anthony Martial share similarities. They both made their United debuts as teenagers, also as 2nd half substitutes in the Premier League(61 and 65 mins respectively), at Old Trafford. Their goals was the team's third goal to seal victories in front of the Stretford End. What a coincidence. So, it's year 2009 and it has been a turbulent three weeks for a certain Sir Alex Ferguson's title-chasing Manchester United. Losing back-to-back games to Liverpool and Arsenal was unbearable to say