Man Utd are now being “mocked” by Ajax over the Antony deal
The Dutch club believes they have received a great return for the Brazilian despite his problems
Antony, Manchester United winger
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Antony’s arrival from Manchester United has been a disappointment both on and off the pitch. The Brazilian failed to live up to his price tag and sparked controversy. Despite Ajax’s current crisis, fans like United are spending too much money on Antony, who is unlikely to become a major prop player for them. Latest update on Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford. Manchester United will be a laughing stock to Ajax and their fans given Antony’s current situation at Old Trafford, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.
The Brazilian joined the club in the summer of 2022 in a huge £86m deal, according to Sky Sports, but is yet to really live up to his price tag after largely underwhelming every time he has donned the Red Devils shirt. As well as his off-field problems in recent months, he has also failed to deliver on the pitch and although his former club are currently in crisis in the Premier League, they will still be happy with the deal they got for the mercurial Brazilian.
So far, things haven’t gone according to plan for Antony
There would have been a lot of excitement and anticipation among United fans when they found out they were signing a complicated Brazilian, personally wanted and trusted by Ten Hag, but like many other signings in recent years, at least until now – it hasn’t worked out.
The South American scored eight goals and provided a further three assists in his debut season at Old Trafford according to Transfermarkt, which was perhaps not the worst result in 44 appearances in total in a new country to which he had to adapt, as well as l ‘Huge price tag around the neck.
However, the 23-year-old has also come under scrutiny for unnecessary tricks while in possession of the ball, and things have actually taken a downward turn in the build-up to and during the 2023-2024 season.
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In addition to off-field issues that have left him unavailable for selection for a number of matches, Antony has also failed to contribute a goal in nine appearances in 475 minutes of action so far this season, according to Transfermarkt. His latest disappointing moment came in Sunday’s 3-0 Manchester derby defeat, when he came on and was shown a yellow card for kicking Jeremy Doku before raising his hand at the Belgian who was unhappy with the incident .
Former referee Dermot Gallagher told Sky Sports he was lucky to stay on the pitch for just a four-minute cameo.
Dean Jones makes a big claim about Ajax and Antony
Speaking to GMS, Jones said: “Yes, I think the Ajax fans were quietly laughing among themselves when Manchester United spent all that money on Antony and I think they will do so even more now. And this is an Ajax team that is bottom of the Eredivisie and can still laugh at Manchester United for spending too much on one of their best assets. I think United would have hoped that Antony would have given much more than he did and there is absolutely no sign that Antony will become one of United’s great players.”
One of Man Utd’s worst signings
When you consider his price and the impact he has had on the pitch so far, it is fair to say that Antony is a Manchester United flop – so far – and one of the worst signings, especially in the Manchester United era. Enamellers. Read more: Every signing Ten Hag has made at Man Utd, ranked from worst to best
Of course, the Brazilian may have been affected by off-field issues in recent weeks, but when he has had the opportunity to demonstrate why he should start on the wing for the likes of Bruno Fernandes and youngsters like Alejandro Garnacho since his return to action, he didn’t take them with him.
Ten Hag clearly has faith in him as a player, having now worked with him at two big clubs, but the negative impact he had at the end of the Manchester derby has surely only erased his writings with his manager, even if he showed some courage. fight and passion that some of his teammates lacked during a dismal second half against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Ten Hag’s job is safe for now
Antony must turn up to support the manager who signed him as fan pressure mounts after seven defeats already this season, but Jones previously told GMS that Ten Hag is safe for now as the club has no plans to change coach to change the state of things Now.
While someone like Carlo Ancelotti was described by Jones as “perfect” for the job, United clearly believe that the problems on and off the pitch the Dutchman has faced mean he deserves more time to try and turn things around at Old City. . Trafford.
However, cheering at the ‘Theater of Dreams’ on Sunday will not have helped Ten Hag’s situation, and the EFL Cup match against Newcastle United on Wednesday would certainly be ugly if United were to lose again. GMS Weekly: Your ticket to a whole new game. Email address
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