Manchester United Urged to Cut Ties with Antony
Former assistant coach Rene Meulensteen urges Manchester United to sell Antony, labeling his transfer as a significant mistake and advocating for his departure in the upcoming January transfer window.
Rene Meulensteen, former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson, has publicly advised Manchester United to part ways with Antony, describing the Brazilian winger's acquisition as a major error.
Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer transfer window of 2022 for a substantial fee of €100 million, with high expectations to bolster the team's attacking prowess. However, his performance has been underwhelming, netting only five league goals over two and a half seasons, leading to mounting criticism from fans and analysts alike.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Meulensteen stated: "Manchester United must make a tough decision and sell Antony in the upcoming January transfer window to mitigate further losses. I don't believe he fits into the plans and needs of the team. His style is incompatible with the squad, and I consider his signing one of the biggest transfer mistakes in recent Premier League history. This situation reflects the challenges players from the Dutch league face when adapting to the Premier League's distinct environment."
As the January transfer window approaches, discussions about Antony's future at Old Trafford are intensifying, with many echoing Meulensteen's sentiments regarding his potential departure.