‘Angry’ Ajax Boss Alfred Schreuder Slams Brazilian Antony for ‘Shameful’ Conduct After Dream United Move

‘Angry’ Ajax Boss Alfred Schreuder Slams Brazilian Antony for ‘Shameful’ Conduct After Dream United Move

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has criticized Brazilian winger Antony for forcing his transfer to Manchester United
  • He scored 24 goals and contributed 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax, helping them win the last two Dutch Eredivisie titles and also the 2021 Dutch Cup under Ten Hag's tutelage
  • Antony reunites with the Dutch manager at Old Trafford for an eyewatering fee of £81.3 million as a fixed amount with £4.2 million in add-ons

Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder has registered his displeasure with the conduct of Brazilian forward Antony ahead of his transfer to Manchester United.

Antony was excluded from Schreuder's last two league games with the 22-year-old pushing hard to be released and refusing to train with his teammates.

Ajax had rejected multiple bids for Antony but had to finally succumb after Manchester United increased their offer to a price that met the valuation of the Dutch giants.

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Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder slammed Antony for his unprofessional attitude in forcing a move to Manchester United. Photo credit: @TheEuropeanLad @FabrizioRomano
Source: Twitter

But it appears the current manager of Ajax is not enthused about losing his prized asset while calling out the Brazilian for his 'shameful' conduct.

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"I think that's weird [Antony's behaviour]. It's a shame it happened. Personally, I just think it's bad. I'm angry about it too. That frustrates you as a trainer. Then I think: you're just a f*cking player," he told Ziggo Sport via GOAL.
Pressed on whether Ajax could issue Antony with a fine for his actions, Schreuder replied: "Certainly."

Man United agree deal with Ajax Amsterdam for priority target Antony

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United have agreed on a fee that could rise to £85 million ($99 million) to sign Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony, reports said Monday.

The Premier League giants have agreed to pay £80.75 million, with a further £4.25 million in add-ons, the BBC, Sky Sports and other British media said ahead of the transfer window closing on Thursday.

The 22-year-old Antony could be the second player to follow United manager Erik ten Hag from the Dutch champions to Old Trafford following the arrival of defender Lisandro Martinez.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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