Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Brazilian star, Antony, with more than double what they originally wanted to pay.
By Labaran Kenneth
365Daily– The deal is subject to a medical, personal terms and international clearance.
Ajax stated the deal is worth a Dutch-record €100m – around £85.5m – with £81.3m up front and the remaining £4.2m in possible add-ons.
In a video circulating on social media, he was beaming as he walked through the main doors at United’s training ground at its Carrington headquarters complex on Monday, August 29, 2022..
He is, however, not expected to be available to feature away at Leicester on Thursday night, due to work permit issues but he could make his debut in a crunch clash against high-flying Arsenal on Sunday.
Antony has racked up 31 goals and 27 assists in his 134 appearances for Ajax and Sao Paulo.
The nine-cap Brazil international also has two Eredivisie winners medals and an Olympic gold in his trophy cabinet.
Antony becomes Ten Hag’s fifth signing this window after the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro.