The echoing cry of 'Argentina, Argentina' and the colours of the Albiceleste have become familiar sounds and sights in the stands at Manchester United games over the past 18 months, the passion of Lisandro Martinez and the potential of Alejandro Garnacho rekindling a unique relationship with the South American country.
United fans have always wanted to take Argentineans to their heart and Martinez is already a cult hero, with the centre-back talking of his pride at hearing the name of his country chanted in Manchester.
The chant's origins might have more to do with United fans showing their antipathy towards the England national team and its followers, but it's also become a show of support for many of the eight Argentines to play for the club. READ MORE: Manchester United hold behind closed doors game for returning players READ MORE: Manchester United agree ninth loan exit of January window It should make the red side of Manchester a welcoming abode for players originating from Argentina, but the enthusiasm with which they've been greeted hasn't always been matched on the pitch.
Juan Sebastian Veron and Marcos Rojo failed to live up to expectations, Carlos Tevez and Angel Di Maria were vilified on their return to Old Trafford for fairly obvious reasons.
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