Manchester United Finally Confirm Signing of Ajax Winger After Weeks of Speculation

• Manchester United have announced they have reached an agreement over the transfer of Antony to Old Trafford
• The Brazilian winger has been a top transfer target for the Red Devils, who are keen to strengthen their squad under Erik ten Hag
• The Red Devils are understood to have forked out an eyewatering £85.5million with add-ons to land the services of the 22-year-old

Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of Ajax winger Antony, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the transfer of the Brazilian to Old Trafford.

United have been tracking Antony all summer, with Erik ten Hag making it clear he was keen on a reunion with the 22-year-old at the Premier League.

Ajax's asking price tag for Antony had threatened to see transfer talks collapse before a deal was finally reached.

The star winger is understood to have flown to Manchester on Monday evening, August 28, to complete his switch to the Theatre of Dreams.

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Manchester United announce the signing of Antony

Man United have now officially announced the signing of their summer target, with the forward becoming the Red Devils' fifth signing of the window.

In a statement posted on United's official social media accounts, the club announced:

"Manchester United has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance."

Antony has enjoyed a steady rise to prominence since he joined Ajax from Sao Paulo.

The Brazil international now becomes United's fifth summer acquisition and the second Ajax player to reunite with Ten Hag at the Theatre of Dreams.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag is reportedly planning to unleash new Manchester United summer signing Antony against Arsenal.

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Given that the 22-year-old requires a work permit and visa, United's clash against Leicester on Thursday, September 1, would come too soon for him.

Reports suggest the star winger has a chance to feature against Leicester City should his paperwork be done by Wednesday midday.

However, it is unlikely Ten Hag would have him make his debut within that time frame, with reports suggesting the Dutchman would be keen to have his latest acquisition bond with his new teammates through training.