Really happy to be here at Manchester United as it’s my dream come true, gushes Antony

Despite Ajax refusing to part with Antony, their hands were reportedly forced after the Brazilian asked the club to accept Manchester United’s latest offer of around £90 million. However, the Dutch giants rejected United’s fourth bid although reports indicated that negotiations were still ongoing, with Ajax eventually accepting a bid worth £100 million. That figure was later confirmed to be true as the Eredivisie side revealed that United are set to pay £95 million plus £5 million in add-ons.

“First of all, I’m really happy to be here at Manchester United. It’s my dream come true. I’m really grateful for the support and faith showed in me by everyone here. I want to make history here, I hope to achieve great things with the club. I’m delighted and honoured to look at my chest and see that I’m wearing the badge of this massive club,” Antony told Manutd.com.

“It goes without saying, it was the club (Ajax) that opened their doors to me from the moment I arrived. They made me feel so welcome and at home. Today I have a new challenge and Ajax were an important part of this for having opened their doors to me. I'm really grateful, I can only thank them for everything,” he added.