Revealed: Antony’s quotes about his playing style Man Utd fans will love
Robin Bairner
- 1 Sept 2022 11:52 BST
- 3 min read
Antony was finally confirmed as a Manchester United player on Transfer Deadline Day, with a deal worth up to €100 million having been agreed with Ajax.
Even if there is a general consensus that Man Utd have paid over the odds for the Brazil international, there is a sense around Old Trafford that they have signed a player to get excited over.
And in his first interview with the club, the flair-packed winger only heightened that sense of expectation that he will be a player worth watching.
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The Manchester United crowd have always enjoyed players who are blessed with individual talent, and Antony appears eager to show them exactly what he can do.
Indeed, he checks all the boxes for a fans favourite at Old Trafford.
“My strength is my technique, dribbling, creativity. I think creativity in attack is my main strength Dribbling, passing, playing good balls into my teammates, I think these are my strengths and the difference I make,” he said.
When asked what he enjoys most on the field, he replied: “Dribbling – it's the Brazilian way, isn't it? Dribbling, speed, scoring goals and celebrating with the fans and everyone else.”
Antony: I'm like Lisandro Martinez
But there is more to Antony than just attacking qualities. He joins former Ajax team-mate Lisandro Martinez at the club and he says he will bring more of the ‘grinta’ to the team that the Argentine does.
“Martinez has his Argentinian style, we know it well. I love it and it motivates me to see him play. The way he competes, the way he plays he gives his heart and soul on the pitch,” Antony added. “I have the same personality he knows me well and knows what I'm like. I put my body on the line – blood, sweat and tears. If I need to leave the pitch really hurting no problem, it's my life, it's my job.”
Antony could make his Man Utd debut in Sunday's Premier League match against Arsenal.
