Antony was Manchester United’s most expensive signing in 2022 as they looked to build a team capable of competing with the best under Erik ten Hag.
The Dutch manager had worked with the Brazilian winger at Ajax and a reunion was seen as a move that could help the Red Devils close the gap on neighbors Manchester City and pose a serious challenge for the Premier League title for the first time. from legendary former coach Alex. Ferguson retired in 2013.
However, things have not quite worked out in England. Antony won the Carabao Cup as United enjoyed a promising first season under Ten Hag, but the 2023/24 season has been much tougher on the pitch and the FA Cup is their only realistic chance of silverware.
Antony has also struggled to regain form, while he has also taken a leave of absence from the club to respond to serious accusations made by an ex-girlfriend, which the player strongly denies.
His stay in Manchester has led to a lot of scrutiny over the fact that United were willing to pay a huge sum to sign him in the first place.
Antony transfer fee and contract details
Manchester United signed Anthony on August 30, 2022 for an initial fee of 95 million euros (95.2 million dollars). The total fee could amount to 100 million euros ($100.3 million) in add-ons.
The Brazilian’s transfer fee was an Eredivisie record and made him the Red Devils’ second most expensive signing, ahead of Harry Maguire but behind Paul Pogba.
Antony received a contract until 2027 at Old Trafford with the option of one more year.
What position does Antonio play?
Antony has generally played as a right winger throughout his senior career to date.
He has played on the left wing several times and can also play a little deeper in midfield if required.
The Brazilian was used exclusively as a right winger with Erik ten Hag at Ajax during the 2021/22 season, a campaign in which he scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions.
At United, he has been used primarily on the right of attack, although he has occasionally switched to the left flank.
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— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 25, 2022
How old is Antonio?
Antony signed for United when he was 22 years old. Born on February 24, 2000, he is now 23 years old.
The attacker made his senior debut at the age of 18 with the Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
Antony then earned his first senior cap with the Brazil national team at the age of 21.
Antony’s Manchester United shirt number
Antony wears the number 21 shirt at Manchester United.
The Brazilian recently wore the number 11 at Ajax, while he began his career with the number 39 on his back.
Antonio’s accusations: What happened?
Antony was accused of domestic abuse by an ex-girlfriend in June 2023. Another woman later made further accusations of assault. Antony denied all allegations, telling a Brazilian television station that “I never attacked any woman,” adding that “the truth will come out.”
He was removed from the Brazil national team due to accusations that he abused his ex-girlfriend. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the allegations should “be investigated.” In a statement issued in response to a complaint from Brazilian outlet UOL, the CBF said it had acted to safeguard all parties involved.
The Brazil international agreed to take a leave of absence from the club while he spoke to police in his home country and also in England to respond to the allegations.
On 29 September 2023, United confirmed that the player would resume training at their base in Carrington and would be considered for matches in due course. The club stressed that this decision will be “kept under review” while police investigations continue.
Antony statistics, trophies at Manchester United
Antony has made 67 appearances for United in all competitions since signing in 2022.
He won the Carabao Cup in February 2023 when the Red Devils defeated Newcastle United 2-0 in the final.
| Competence | Games | Goals | Assists |
| first division | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA European League | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| EFL Cup (Carabao) | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 67 | 9 | 4 |
