Antony’s HUGE Man Utd transfer hint
Robin Bairner
- 20 Aug 2022 02:30 CDT
- 3 min read
Antony has dropped the biggest suggestion yet that he could move to Manchester United this summer by announcing that he cannot guarantee his Ajax future.
The Brazil international winger has been linked with the Red Devils throughout the summer, but the interest of the Old Trafford side had seemed to have cooled over suggestions that the Eredivisie side were asking for too much money. Ajax had, for example, rejected an €80 million offer for the winger last Wednesday.
With less than two weeks left in the transfer window, rumours have slowly built again around the winger, who has only fuelled suggestions he could move to Man Utd before the end of the transfer window.
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In an interview with De Telegraaf, Antony was asked directly to reassure Ajax fans that he will still be in the club’s squad when the transfer window shuts.
His reply was telling.
“No, to be honest, I can’t,” he said. “What I can say is that I want to come to the right decision with my family, agents and Ajax, which is good for everyone. Ultimately, God determines my future.”
He was then asked if he would be disappointed not to make a move.
“No, no, no! I am very happy at Ajax, I have a contract until the summer of 2025 and will give everything for this wonderful club every second," he emphasised. “I wear the shirt with pride and from day one I have felt at home. If we all decide that I will stay here, I know it's the best thing for me and the club. It's not like I have to leave.”
Antony on Ten Hag
Antony did, however, talk up his relationship with Erik ten Hag, who became Manchester United manager in the summer after being head coach at Ajax.
“I will always cheer for Erik after working together,” he said when asked about the Dutchman’s disappointing start at Old Trafford. “Knowing Erik, I am convinced that he will turn the tide soon. Manchester United will get better under his hand. He has proven that his method works at his previous clubs.”
Meanwhile, it is unclear if Ajax will select Antony for their trip to Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
