I hope he gets the number 11 shirt
Antony | Here we go! €100mill, contract until June 2027, option 'til 2028.
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Price is astronomical... No escaping that fact.
But I am confident Antony will light up the PL and be a success here.
But I am confident Antony will light up the PL and be a success here.
Casemiro and Antony for 150 mil, unbelievable
Long journey that was, i remember those times when we were a team to be linked with Arnautovic and Rabiot for 20….. like It was 3 weeks ago. Time flies.
We, me included, are in danger of forgetting that. The level of players being considered before and now. The money being spent. Either due to how bad we performed or protests or Glazers worried about Ratcliffe, at least who we ended up getting is levels above previous.
Still doesn't excuse the poor planning.
Tony Martial gonna be feasting this season. 
Antony is better than Sancho and I love Sancho. Forget goals and assists as he doesn't play for stats and his best attribute is ball progression up the pitch ala Mahrez. He's incredibly hard-working and creative he looks to pass before shooting and was the main reason Sebastian Haller looked so good at Ajax. Notice most of Haller's goals were tap-in's...most from either Antony's assists or action before the assist.
Sancho is skilled but runs out of stamina and is a bit quiet...he's not as determined as Antony who is a pest all game long. Those complaining we paid too much....Real Madrid or Barcelona will inevitably pay way more to steal him from us in a few years.
Antony's real worth is an improved Sancho on the left as well as improved financial windfall when of getting back to CL and eventual trophies....
Sancho is skilled but runs out of stamina and is a bit quiet...he's not as determined as Antony who is a pest all game long. Those complaining we paid too much....Real Madrid or Barcelona will inevitably pay way more to steal him from us in a few years.
Antony's real worth is an improved Sancho on the left as well as improved financial windfall when of getting back to CL and eventual trophies....
I’m just so happy that we finally sorted out our wings situation which has been problematic for god knows how long. The last time we had two fantastic wingers on either wing was when ? Nani and Valencia ? That’s how long it’s been.
Sancho and Antony are both 22. Watching them occupying the wings and flourishing together under ten hag is a tantalising prospect.
CB done, LB done, DM done, RW done. 4 done. Now we only have to sort out the remaining 4 positions.CF, CM, RB, GK which of course won’t be possible in this window but would be addressed next summer and who knows maybe a surprise is in the waiting in these 3 days. All in all, the way things are going it’s hard not to get excited.
Sancho and Antony are both 22. Watching them occupying the wings and flourishing together under ten hag is a tantalising prospect.
CB done, LB done, DM done, RW done. 4 done. Now we only have to sort out the remaining 4 positions.CF, CM, RB, GK which of course won’t be possible in this window but would be addressed next summer and who knows maybe a surprise is in the waiting in these 3 days. All in all, the way things are going it’s hard not to get excited.
He is the one. He is special. He has it.
That is such an underrated bit in the bold. Couldn’t agree more. A tenacious, hard working winger with strong determination would surely have an effect on Sancho also. Atleast that’s what I hope. One winger taking all the plaudits for his play and hard work should push Sancho to perform better and match that too.
Genuinely excited to see a flair player at United.. I hope he doesnt stop his little tricks .. Players dont do it enough these days..
I haven't seen too much of Antony but there's many areas Antony is better than Greenwood particularly for RW. Better dribbler, more skilful, better passer. In that sense for RW he is an upgrade for sure.
What is the status of Greenwood!? Is he history? Any hope for him? Is he in jail?
Saw on Sky earlier that over the past two seasons across all the major European leagues, Antony is second only to Alexander-Arnold for Expected Assists from open-play crosses.
Slight problem is that we only have an aging, probably departing Ronaldo who's even remotely capable in the air.
1x Victor Osimhen would be great right about now.
Slight problem is that we only have an aging, probably departing Ronaldo who's even remotely capable in the air.
1x Victor Osimhen would be great right about now.
That’s good to know. It’s something different from his goals, assists, dribble, key pass stats, which look a bit underwhelming. I guess I’d be happy with his outstanding progressive passes/progressive carries stats, which could be important for our new system.Yep. For example, note Antony top right on the below. Also worth noting where Martinez is too. It's fairly basic but actually being being able to progress the ball forward effectively is something we've struggled with in recent years.
The hope for him is that he will go to jail. He will certainly never play for Man Utd again though.
Delighted this signing went through though - Antony will be really exciting to watch this season
Just to be more accurate, fees of those players you’ve listed above should be:
Antony - £80.75m + £4.25m add-ons
Nunez - £64m + £21m add-ons
Richarlison - £50m + £10m add-ons
Raphinha - £50m + £5m add-ons
Safe to say we’ve overpaid by around 30% of market price as compared to other players of similar calibre (ie Raphinha). Its not too much IMO, especially if he is key part of our project, but ideally I would wish we could only sign him for around £60m, which I think is a fair price for both clubs.
And since we have already bought him, and he is clearly young and talented and outstanding in making progressive passes/carries, I agree we should all look forward to this signing.
He's done, at least here. Even if he makes it out of that ness without jail there's no way back for him into the team. The recordings are enough evidence to have damage his image for good. There's no way any top team will be willing to be associated with that.
Just don’t. Sancho > Rashford on the left.
I am hoping Sancho-Garnancho-Antony in future.
(maybe Garnacho can play up top?)
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I’m just so happy that we finally sorted out our wings situation which has been problematic for god knows how long. The last time we had two fantastic wingers on either wing was when ? Nani and Valencia ? That’s how long it’s been.
Sancho and Antony are both 22. Watching them occupying the wings and flourishing together under ten hag is a tantalising prospect.
CB done, LB done, DM done, RW done. 4 done. Now we only have to sort out the remaining 4 positions.CF, CM, RB, GK which of course won’t be possible in this window but would be addressed next summer and who knows maybe a surprise is in the waiting in these 3 days. All in all, the way things are going it’s hard not to get excited.
Thats debatable. For sure when have not had two world class wingers since Giggs & Becks.
Its not related and dont care about being more or less than Pogba transfer.
No. Ajax did not want to sell more than two players.
Quick feet
He will energise our team!
He will energise our team!
Eh? I’m saying we’re right to take the risk, 100% right.
you took the comment too seriously. The last freakishly overpriced player we bought was later made captain. Hope this will be a different story. 100 million for Antony is lots of money (it’s lots of money for any player), hope be is worth it.
Guys, no Greenwood talk follow the rules! We are not legal experts so we don't know what may put the caf owners in trouble.
So excited to see someone with flair at the club again. Our football has become so original in recent years, devoid of any creativity or excitement.
I hope in 12 months time there is a picture of Antony with the words "Are you not entertained?"
I hope in 12 months time there is a picture of Antony with the words "Are you not entertained?"
Lets see if he gets a bit more goodwill than Martinez
No idea who that is. A wood that is green. Jungle is massive?
Licha, Malacia, Casemiro, and now–THIS. Makes you really realize what we have been missing.
Finally, an attacker with skill and intensity we severely lack. Really like EtH signings profile so far.
We seem like overpaid by 40m (i feel) for his current ability. But if he has a good WC, he'd be a hot property that we might not have a chance to get him anymore, regardless of how much money we have.
We seem like overpaid by 40m (i feel) for his current ability. But if he has a good WC, he'd be a hot property that we might not have a chance to get him anymore, regardless of how much money we have.
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Thats the kind of player who makes the crowd stand up. Finally we get these types back
Only allowed myself to watch the videos as this got more or less confirmed. Gotta say, it's like looking in a mirror - plays exactly like me, this kid. Apart from me being slightly ahead on pace, power, and goal threat.
By me, I'm referring to my made up player on FIFA obviously.
Apart from me being slightly ahead on pace, power, and goal threat.By me, I'm referring to my made up player on FIFA obviously.
What I like about this signing is that team's can't just park 3-4 defenders on Sancho or Antony knowing they've nullified our threat from wide areas. Two wide players of high technical quality and an eye for a pass, will add a new dimension.
I feel like Sancho lacks that confidence and hunger to perform at peak level. Competition and playing around higher level players may elevate him.
(80-50)/50 = 60%
The fee is huge, but I criticized what we paid for Martinez, and up till now he looks like well worth the money. I hope Antony does the same, he is young talented and Brazilian
Jungle Boy is a decent alternative name.
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