Antony "Excited" After Rejoining "Perfect" Manager Erik Ten Hag At Manchester United

Antony is excited after signing for Manchester United. The former Ajax star is looking forward to working with Erik ten Hag again, calling him "perfect for me".
Antony "Excited" After Rejoining "Perfect" Manager Erik Ten Hag At Manchester United
Antony "Excited" After Rejoining "Perfect" Manager Erik Ten Hag At Manchester United /

Manchester United officially confirmed the arrival of Brazil forward Antony from Ajax on transfer deadline day.

Antony was unveiled as United's fifth first-team signing of the summer, after Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro.

"This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world," Antony told ManUtd.com.

"I'm thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and teammates, because I could not have got here without them."

Like Martinez, Antony previously worked under new United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax.

Antony is delighted to be reuniting with Ten Hag, describing him as the "perfect" manager for him.

"Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development," Antony added.

"His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me, and I am excited by what he has told me about his plans and ambitions in Manchester.

"My time at Ajax was fantastic and I will always be grateful for the trust they put in me, but now I am ready for the next challenge, and I can't wait to join my new teammates and play my part in bringing success to Manchester United."

Erik ten Hag and Antony (right) pictured during an Ajax training session in 2021
Erik ten Hag and Antony (right) pictured during an Ajax training session in 2021 :: IMAGO/ANP Sport

Antony, 22, has signed a contract at Old Trafford until June 2027.

According to BBC Sport, United have paid Ajax an initial fee of €95 million and could eventually send a further €5m in add-ons.

Antony scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists in 57 Dutch league appearances for Ajax.

He has been capped nine times by Brazil at senior level, scoring twice, and also won an Olympic gold medal with Brazil's Under 23 side in Tokyo last year.

United's transfer fee for Antony makes him the third most expensive Brazilian footballer ever, after Neymar and Philippe Coutinho.


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Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.