OFFICIAL: Man Utd sign Antony for 100 million

With his medical still pending his arrival in the UK, Manchester United have announced the huge signing of Ajax star Antony, who will play at Old Trafford for a fee of 100 million euros.

Erik ten Hag will once again have the Brazilian under his orders after their time together at Ajax. He is the fifth reinforcement for the Red Devils' new project, who are going all out.

In an official statement, the Dutch champions confirmed that the deal has been concluded for a price of 95 million, which could go up to 100 million depending on the variables and add-ons of the operation.

Another great deal for Ajax, who signed Antony for just over 15 million euros in July 2020, just two years ago. After his good performance, the economic benefit is huge.

It was on 13th September 2020 that Antony made his official debut for the Amsterdam first team against Sparta Rotterdam. The Brazilian striker scored the only goal that day in a 1-0 win.

 

August 30, 2022

His arrival in Manchester, where he will coincide with his coach at Ajax, Erik ten Hag, follows that of his compatriot Casemiro, who came from Real Madrid and already had the opportunity to make his debut last weekend.

He is the fourth most expensive Premier League signing behind France's Paul Pogba to United, Belgium's Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea and Jack Grealish to Manchester City.

At just 22 years of age, Antony has made 82 official appearances for Ajax, scoring 24 goals. In addition, he is a two-time Eredivisie champion (in 2021 and 2022). He also won the Dutch Cup in 2021.

The Brazil player will join Lisandro Martinez, a former Ajax defender who joined United for 54 million. The Dutch club has also suffered the departures of Schuurs, Tagliafico, Sebastian Haller, Onana, Gravenberch and Mazraoui. A new era is beginning in Amsterdam... with a lot of work to do.