'Antony’s departure couldn’t have been a surprise for Ajax.' Erik ten Hag has defended Man United's raid of his former club MUFC
Martinez explains why he made lewd gesture when picking up Golden Glove awardMartinez warned antics could 'come back to bite him' after poking fun at MbappeMorgan tells Messi to stop 'gloating' after flurry of World Cup celebration postsAdvertisement“I had such a good time there, how we experienced the process together. From scratch we brought Ajax back to the European top.
“That project has been so dear to me. But Martinez himself wanted to leave Ajax anyway. If we hadn’t taken him, he would have gone to Arsenal.“They wanted him anyway, he was top priority there. Licha called me at one point: ‘Coach, listen, I’m leaving Ajax anyway. I can sign with Arsenal, but if you want me, I’m going to Manchester United’.“Then I thought: I shouldn’t shoot myself and United in the foot either. He really wasn’t staying in Amsterdam, that was out of the question.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag reveals he was informed of Antony’s intention to leave Ajax in January, before United emerged as a possible destination.The Dutchman suggests Ajax were already drawing up a list of possible replacements before he took the job at Old Trafford.Antony has made a promising start to life at United
“In January they already knew he would leave in the summer. We had three names on the list for the right forward position, he was already on the list at Manchester United before I arrived.”Ten Hag added: “Antony’s management was very clear to Ajax [in January]. They said: ‘In 6 months time, Antony will make a transfer’. talkSPORT BET OFFER OF THE DAY18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet up to £25 on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days.
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