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Manchester United agree to sign Ajax winger for £81.3m
2022-08-30 16:35:20 / SPORT
Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax.
The deal is for an initial fee of €95m (£81.3m) - which would be the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history. He is subject to completion of medical, personal and international clearance conditions.
Antony, 22, scored 24 goals and provided 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax.
He joined the Dutch champions from Sao Paulo in 2020 and played for them under Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
The deal includes a €5m (£4.27m) add-on option – making him United's second most expensive signing, ahead of the £80m paid for defender Harry Maguire.
The £89 million paid for Paul Pogba remains the club record.
Antony, who contributed seven goals in his 11 Champions League appearances for Ajax, made his international debut for Brazil in October 2021 and has two goals in nine appearances.
United travel to Leicester City in their next Premier League game on Thursday, but Antony will need to obtain a work permit before making an appearance.
As the transfer deadline approaches, speculation remains over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club following concerns about how the 37-year-old's mood is affecting morale in the camp.
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