Martinez affectionately dubs Ugarte “the octopus” in new Instagram update

The Uruguayan defender joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain, known for his tough tackling style.

As a result, Martinez referred to Ugarte as “the octopus” in a social media post over the weekend.

The latter made his United debut off the bench in a 3-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

Martinez played the full 90 minutes in the contest, helping the team to claim a clean sheet.

On Instagram, Ugarte posted post-game: "This journey has started. Thanks to all the fans for the incredible support. Let's go!"

Martinez replied in Spanish, writing: "El pulpo," which translates to 'The octopus'.