[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Manchester United, an English professional footballer, finally embraces Anthony (22). He had the pain of being rejected once last month, and he was recently re-signed, but failed to close the gap over the transfer fee, but eventually persuaded Ajax (Netherlands) to negotiate.
Reporter Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the European soccer transfer market, said on the 29th (Korea time) via social networking service (SNS), “Man Utd will sign Anthony. We have agreed in principle with Ajax.” “The transfer fee is 100 million euros (regarding 134 billion won). Won), and the contract period is 5 years with an option of one year extension. I will sign the contract tomorrow.” The news was delivered with text.
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), then sent Arnautovic (33, Bologna) and Joao Felix (22, Atlético Madrid) a transfer offer, but was rejected.
In the meantime, United revealed the problem of lack of decisive power and fell into two consecutive opening losses. In fact, he only scored one goal in two matches, and even that one goal was an own goal. Fortunately, we scored a goal in the 3rd and 4th rounds to win, but we were not satisfied. Moreover, since Cristiano Ronaldo (37) had already lost his mind, reinforcement of the striker was desperately needed.
In the end, United moved once more following a month to sign Anthony, the ‘favorite disciple’ of manager Eric ten Haach (52, the Netherlands). But it wasn’t easy. He offered 80 million euros (regarding 107 billion won) but was rejected, and then raised the transfer fee to 90 million euros (regarding 120.5 billion won), but the negotiations failed. As the transfer window deadline approaches, Manchester United have decided to comply with Ajax’s request and are regarding to sign for 100 million euros. 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 sharp kick in addition to his flashy dribbling and quick focus. In 2018, he made his professional debut in Sao Paulo (Brazil), where he excelled, before joining Ajax in 2020 before setting foot on the European stage. He has made 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 appearances so far.
