November 3rd 2024.
It has been a difficult journey for Antony at Old Trafford, as Manchester United is looking to part ways with the unsuccessful transfer player in January after the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, according to recent reports. Antony, a talented player from Brazil, was brought to United on the recommendation of Ten Hag for a whopping £85 million deal from Ajax over two years ago. However, he has failed to live up to the high expectations set for him.
Despite a promising start to his career at Old Trafford, the 24-year-old only managed to score four goals in his first season. Last season, he faced off-field issues, including allegations of domestic violence, which affected his performance and led to just one contribution. Although Antony did score his only goal of the season in the recent 7-0 EFL Cup win over Barnsley, he has only been given two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.
With the imminent arrival of Ruben Amorim, there was hope that Antony would be given a second chance at the club. However, sources from talkSPORT have revealed that this will not be the case, as the club has already informed the winger that he can leave when the transfer window reopens in January. His former club Ajax and Brazilian side Flamengo have both expressed interest in him, and other Premier League clubs may also consider a loan deal.
It seems that Manchester United is ready to cut their losses on Antony in the summer. Following the departure of Ten Hag, former United full-back Gary Neville publicly criticized the club's recruitment strategy, labeling Antony as one of their worst signings in history. He stated that the club's poor recruitment over the past ten years has ultimately led to the failure of Antony and other players. Neville specifically mentioned the signings of Casemiro and Antony, which were made in a panic after losses to Brentford and Brighton. These two players cost the club a combined £140-150 million and were brought in with high salaries. Neville hopes that he is wrong and that Antony and Casemiro will prove their worth, but he believes that their signings were a result of poor management from those above Ten Hag.
It is clear that Manchester United is looking to move on from Antony come January, and it remains to be seen which club will take a chance on the struggling player. The club's recruitment strategy has been criticized, and it seems that the high-profile signings of Antony and Casemiro have not lived up to their expectations. As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Antony's future and whether he will be able to turn things around at another club.
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