Antony wants away: Ajax Amsterdam reject 90 million from Man United

Offer & change request confirmed

Antony is keen to leave Ajax Amsterdam and join Manchester United. Problem: The Dutch top club doesn’t want that – and reportedly rejected a new offer from the “Red Devils” in a record amount of 90 million euros on Friday. The transfer poker is thus dragging on and could become even more dramatic by the deadline day next Thursday.

Opposite to Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano the 22-year-old offensive player Antony underlined his desire to change. “In February my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax about my desire to leave the club to pursue a new challenge and that some interested clubs were coming and with them I’m sure a great offer,” said the professional.

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Antony continues: “In June I broke my holiday and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including the new coach, of my wish that they should consider this possibility as it is a project for two Seasons acted.” The Brazilian switched from FC São Paulo to Ajax in 2020 for almost 16 million euros. Since then he has provided 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 games, increasing his market value from €18m to €35m.

“During the transfer window, talks continued and I also received an offer from Ajax to extend my contract. I made it clear once again: I want to leave,” said the national player, who was tied until 2025, unequivocally. Today, Friday, Antony made another appearance with a new “considerable” offer from the unnamed applicant. “Ajax refused, arguing that they only had five days to replace me,” he explained.

Antony wishes: Ajax should make me the most expensive Eredivisie player

The professional continues: “I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player.” can build. Antony was very happy in Amsterdam, but now he has to make it clear that he is ready to follow his dreams. The attacker spoke of gratitude to Ajax and asked for understanding from his employer’s supporters.

The most expensive transfer of the Eredivisie so far is Frenkie de Jong, who went to FC Barcelona in 2019 for 86 million euros. Man United, who are courting Antony, had already signed central defender Lisandro Martínez from Amsterdam for around 57 million euros in this transfer window. If Ajax still buckles at Antony, the English’s expenses for 2022/23 would increase to at least 233 million euros.

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