[골닷컴] Reporter Dong-Hoon Kang = Manchester United, a professional football team in England, reinforced their attack by completing the signing of coach Eric Ten Haach (52, Holland)’s ‘disciple’ Anthony (22). As he invested a huge amount, which is the second highest transfer fee in the club’s history, he is expecting considerable attention.
Manchester United announced on the 1st (Korean time) on the club’s official website, “The signing of Anthony has been completed. The contract period is 5 years until 2027, with an additional option for one year.” According to many local reports, the transfer fee is 100 million euros (regarding 136 billion won).
“This is the moment I joined the most iconic and wonderful club in the world, Manchester United,” said Anthony.
He continued, “I made a lot of progress under Ten Haach when I was playing for Ajax (Netherlands). His football style and coaching gave me a lot of things.” “When I heard his plans and ambitions at United, I was excited. I’m ready to do it and I want to bring success to United.”
Manchester United strengthened their defense and midfield with the opening of the transfer window this summer and signing Lisandro Martinez (24), Tyrell Malasia (22), Casemiro (30) and Christian Eriksen (30). However, it failed every time to recruit the most needed striker. Benjamin Sesco (19), who was actually mentioned as a strong candidate, chose to go to Leipzig (Germany), and then sent Arnautovic (33, Bologna) and Joao Felix (22, Atlético Madrid) a transfer offer, but was rejected.
In the end, United moved once more to sign Antony, who had failed to sign him in the early stages of the transfer window. But it wasn’t easy. The reason was that he might not close the gap between Ajax and the transfer fee. In fact, an offer of 80 million euros (regarding 107 billion won) was rejected, and the transfer fee was raised to 90 million euros (regarding 120.5 billion won), but the negotiations failed.
As the transfer window deadline approached, Manchester United decided to comply with Ajax’s request and offered 100 million euros as the transfer window deadline approached. This is the highest transfer fee in the history of the Dutch Eredivisie. At the same time, he is the second highest transfer fee in Manchester United’s history.
Antony is a flank striker with a brilliant dribble and quick focus, as well as a sharp kick. He can play left or right anywhere. He came to prominence with his professional debut in Sao Paulo (Brazil) in 2018, and set foot on the European stage when he joined Ajax in 2020. He has made 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 appearances so far.
