New Manchester United signing Antony has revealed that he has been watching the membership’s games to this point this season and cheering the team on from house even whereas contracted to Ajax.
The Brazil winger accomplished his £85m (€100m) transfer to Old Trafford on switch deadline day, bringing an finish to one of many summer time’s most protracted sagas and reuniting him with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
In latest weeks, Antony has skipped coaching classes and delivered a bombshell interview final Friday in an effort to pressure via a transfer to United.
Speaking to the membership’s web site, the 22-year-old admitted that he has been conserving an in depth eye on the Red Devils’ season to this point.
When requested if he watched United’s seismic win towards rivals Liverpool specifically, Antony replied: “Of course I watched it. When United scored I celebrated as if I used to be a fan within the stands.
“I watched the sport carefully and attentively, what stood out was the will, the unity of the team, the hearth of their bellies, the will to play. That’s what delighted me in regards to the team. I completely watched the sport, each minute of it and was actually pleased with the win and celebrated lots.”
“I’ve been dreaming about [playing at Old Trafford], I’ve been shedding sleep fascinated about it, my head and coronary heart have been right here. Erik is aware of, everybody at Manchester United is aware of about my need to be right here and put on the United shirt. I can not wait to place my boots on and begin taking part in and serving to my teammates, I’m actually wanting ahead to it.”
While Antony is not eligible to face Leicester on Thursday evening, he could make his United debut against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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