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Manchester United dishing out a gargantuan €100 million for Ajax winger Antony proves that not all massive transfer fees are directly comparable.

For a club already in massive debt thanks to the Glazer ownership, having just spent big money to acquire Casemiro from Real Madrid, this kind of deal comes with considerable downside. Is Antony guaranteed to be a success at Manchester United simply because they paid lots of money for him? It's likely that had United not been interested, and another club with less financial flexibility were in talks, Ajax would negotiate within the interested club's means if they were indeed motivated to make a sale. While Antony was always one of manager Ten Hag's long-term targets, their decision to pursue a deal so late in the window meant they were forced to capitulate to Ajax's demands. Piggybacking on the club's need to bring in attacking talent, the Glazer family's approval rating among Manchester United fans is near the floor. This was directly followed by a massive increase in transfer market activity, with Casemiro acquired the very same day as protests rang outside Old Trafford, and Antony's capture comes just a week later. If the Dutch side didn't receive a bid worthy of their attention, they could keep Antony at the club with little long-term harm, and plenty of time still left to negotiate a satisfactory transfer fee at a later date. The Red Devils were left floundering for a host of players in the summer transfer window, missing out on key targets such as Frenkie de Jong, Christopher Nkunku, and many others linked in the press. One key to determining a player's transfer fee is his contract with the selling club. As this desperation grew, Man United lost negotiating leverage as Ajax could see how much the club needed to bring in reinforcements to improve the side. Those answers will come at a later date, but the following information can at least provide immediate clarity as to why Man United felt it worth capitulating to Ajax's demands. The Premier League club, desperate for a revival under Erik ten Hag, are in rebuild mode.

Former Ajax winger Antony becomes Man Utds fifth summer signing, and third from Eredivisie; Brazilian signs five-year contract with the option of an ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. "We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." He has won two Eredivisie titles, and a gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics. "Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development. "Absolutely, he could be fined.

Antony has signed for Manchester United from Ajax on transfer deadline day and will be available for this weekend's Premier League clash against Arsenal at ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/antony-man-united-first-game-27887037#comments-section) Has Man Utd’s transfer window been a success or failure ? There are no issues or concerns over Antony’s fitness, having already featured for Ajax this season and is thought to be in peak condition ahead of joining up with his new United teammates. The forward was not registered on time to face [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) City on Thursday night, but he will be available for selection in the next round of matches. He became the club’s fifth signing of the summer as [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) continues to overhaul his new squad following his appointment at the end of last season. Ronaldo netted three goals in his two Premier League appearances against Arsenal last season, but the 37-year-old is unlikely to start against the Gunners at Old Trafford this weekend. Despite the superstar declaring the intention over two months ago, he has not been able to secure an exit. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have both impressed in recent weeks, while Anthony Martial has returned from injury and Anthony Elanga is also in contention for a starting spot. [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) United. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/antony-man-united-first-game-27887037#comments-section) [having agreed an £85million fee](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-antony-man-utd-transfer-27856763) with [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) earlier this week. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) debut for this weekend’s [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clash against [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc).

Antony has sent a classy message to Manchester United supporters after leaving Ajax for the Premier League - telling his followers that he has joined 'the ...

It was your call that brought me here!! "My family, my friends, my staff and every United fan, who filled my social media with messages!! "His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me, and I am excited by what he has told me about his plans and ambitions in Manchester." "Today I arrive at the biggest club in England, one of the biggest in the world and I just have to thank everyone who was part of this journey! [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) bow this weekend three years after [turning down the chance](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-antony-man-city-27886422) to join [Manchester City](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-city-fc). [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) supporters onside by sending a classy message - calling them 'the biggest club in England' and one of the biggest in the world.

MANCHESTER UNITED have officially made Antony their fifth summer signing, with the Brazil international joining from Ajax on transfer deadline day.

“I put my body on the line – blood, sweat and tears. I have the same personality he knows me well and knows what I'm like. “There are a lot of other players. “Erik got to know me and knows what I'm like. “What stands out about him for me is his intelligence. “Martinez has his Argentinian style, we know it well. “He's a great friend that I've made in football. I'm grateful for the faith and confidence from Erik, not just Erik but all the directors here at Manchester United. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) new signing Antony has opened up on his move to Old Trafford - revealing he thanked [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) for banking on him. “The way he competes, the way he plays he gives his heart and soul on the pitch. The 22-year-old has moved to the Premier League in a blockbuster £84million transfer deal. “His confidence in me grew as he got to know me better and I'm really happy and grateful to see his confidence in my game from my time at Ajax.

New Manchester United signing Antony will be followed to Manchester by his gorgeous girlfriend Rosilene Silva - who has been by his side at every step in ...

I’m thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and team-mates, because I could not have got here without them. Rosilene has shared snaps from premier locations around Amsterdam: including fancy cocktail bars and steakhouses as well as the Johan Cruyff Arena. She from the stands as he replaced Helinho in a 1-1 draw with Gremio. It is believed they met at school in Sao Paulo - Antony rose through the ranks of Sao Paulo's youth sides. However, Rosilene now boasts just over 33,000 followers on the social media platform. Rosilene Silva has stood by the Red Devils' new boy throughout his career, having first met as teenagers.