Manchester United are spending again! Ajax striker arrives for an astronomical 100 million euros

Erik the Hag has his dream reinforcement. He has already brought in stopper Lisandro Martínez from Ajax, and now he has robbed his former employer of an attacking star. Brazilian Antony is coming to Old Trafford.

It’s been rumoured practically all August. Manchester United needed reinforcements in attack, Antony wanted to take the next step in his career.

He reportedly wanted to come to Old Trafford so badly that he had to force the transfer and convince Ajax that it wasn’t worth keeping him in the squad. In the end, the Dutch champion was softened up to €100 million.

According to many, that is an absolutely exorbitant amount, Antony certainly isn’t worth that much. But here is where Manchester United’s desperation in the transfer market comes into play, remaining silent for long periods and then overpaying in a panic.

Antony played 23 Eredivisie games last season and recorded a record of 8+4, adding 2 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League and scoring twice in the cup.

However, scoring goals is not Antony’s main strength. As a typical Brazilian, he stands out with his fantastic technique, great dribbling, he is also good at creating chances.

In general, this is a good transfer, especially since he fits exactly into the concept of coach ten Hag, who liked him a lot at Ajax. The only question mark with the 22-year-old is the amount.

Source: Manchester United