Antony joined Man United from Ajax in the 2022 summer transfer window in a deal rising to £85.5million.
When Antony scored just 35 minutes into his Manchester United debut, Erik ten Hag must have felt a feeling of justification.
The Dutchman's case for wanting to sign the 24-year-old was strengthened all the more when he added to the goal he scored against Arsenal by scoring in the subsequent Premier League matches against Manchester City and Everton. A little over two years on, the gamble has failed to pay off. Antony had three goals in six games but has since managed just nine in 81 with his only strike so far this season via the penalty spot in the 7-0 rout against third tier Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
Alfred Schreuder, who succeeded Ten Hag as Ajax boss, said: "Antony is not in the squad. I spoke with Antony and he told me that he didn't feel 100 per cent ready to play. I only want players in the squad that are 100 per cent focused on Ajax."
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