Manchester United wants to clean the waste wood on the right side in the summer window, and it is estimated that 86 million pounds will be smashed in the hand
In the early morning of February 27, Beijing time, the British "Daily Mail" Manchester United reporter Chris Wheeler broke the news that Brazilian winger Antony's career at Old Trafford is coming to an end, and Manchester United hopes to sweep him away this summer, but this also means that the Red Devils' investment in him will be in vain, because the latter is not wanted even if it is sold at half price.
This season, Antony has scored just one goal and provided one assist in 26 games in all competitions for Manchester United, including 20 in the Premier League. For a player with a transfer fee of £86 million and a weekly salary of £200,000, such a statistic is indeed a bit shabby. In the last round of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Fulham, and Antony only came on as a substitute in the 90th minute and did not show anything. Speaking after the game, manager Erik ten Hag was blunt when asked about Antony's substitution, saying that there was nothing wrong with the Brazilian winger's fitness, but United had more options on the right flank. The implication is that Anthony did not start, which is purely unsatisfactory.
This may be the first time Ten Hag has publicly expressed his displeasure with his protégé. Before that, he did everything possible to maintain his descendants. This is mainly due to Antony's performance being so miserable that Ten Hag is a little speechless. Now, Sir Racktrick has officially invested in Manchester United for £1.3 billion, and his examination of Manchester United's cost and efficiency is also underway, and Antony, who is worth £86 million, has become the most classic example of high salary and low ability.
It should be noted that Ten Hag still does not want to give up on his protégé, believing that he has the ability to prove himself at Manchester United and shatter the doubts from the club's hierarchy, media and fans. However, United's hierarchy seem to have run out of patience. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United will listen to an offer for Antony this summer. However, this also means that a large investment will be completely lost.
In today's German transfer market, Antony is worth only 35 million euros, which is 40 million euros less than the 75 million euros he was when he first joined Manchester United, and the same as his highest value during his time at Ajax. In other words, Manchester United's so-called timely stop loss is actually a kind of strong man's broken wrist.
However, such a cut may not be possible, as Anthony is paid £200,000 a week, which is a heavy burden for any team. What's more, with Antony's strength, no matter where he goes, he can't get this weekly salary, and only Manchester United, the wronged leader, can give it. So, unless United are willing to give Antony a severance package to leave Old Trafford willingly. Otherwise, no one will want to sell it even at half price.