Manchester United have reportedly made the “final decision” to sell Anthony in the summer transfer window.Fichajes insists it is now up to the Brazilian winger whether he looks for another Premier League club or a new challenge in other European competitions.
The 23-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since joining Manchester United from Ajax in 2022. United paid around €95m for his services but went on to make 69 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. . He is yet to score or assist in 19 Premier League appearances this season. His only goal and assist this season came against League Two side Newport County in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Manchester United will try to cover Anthony’s costsAnthony has reportedly received offers from a number of Pro League clubs in Saudi Arabia, including United’s Jadon Sancho in January, with the club looking to recoup some of their hefty €180m fee paid.In January, United were reported to have paid €58.5 million for each winger, but no offer was made. Sancho is on loan at Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season, while Anthony is still in the first team under Erik ten Hag.
Antony, who previously played a key role while working with the Ajax coach, is expected to be a reliable member of United’s squad. Instead, he was constantly criticized for his lack of production on the field.In January, Ten Hag defended his player at a press conference, saying he hoped the second-most expensive contract in United’s history would finally pay off.
“I’m confident he can do it with big plays, big passes, crosses and finishes,” he said.”His performances at Ajax recently were very high and he has to get back to that level. But the Premier League is more difficult, so he can do that.”
