Manchester United Looking to Ship Flop After Erik ten Hag’s Exit

• Manchester United flop could leave Old Trafford in January after Erik ten Hag's departure earlier last week
• Antony is Man United's second most expensive player ever but has not lived up to expectations since joining in 2022
• Ruben Amorim will replace ten Hag, and Antony could get a chance to revive his career with the English giants

Manchester United are reportedly looking to move flop Antony in the January transfer window following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag.

The Brazilian winger arrived at Old Trafford with Erik ten Hag in 2022 but failed to meet the hefty price tag. This season, he lost his place on the team, with Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo preferred over him.

The winger was signed for £86 million from Ajax in 2022, and after a great start, he struggled to make an impact.

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Will Man United ship Antony in January?

According to Talksport, Man United is prepared to move Antony on loan in January, and his former clubs, Ajax and Flamengo, are interested.

The report adds that Erik ten Hag's decision to pick underperforming Antony was a problem for the dressing room.

Considering what the Red Devils paid to acquire him, he has been branded the club's worst signing. He is the second most expensive signing in the club's history behind Paul Pogba.

He has managed 12 goals and five assists in 87 matches, an underwhelming return, per Transfermarkt. Only five of those goals have come in the Premier League. In comparison, 20-year-old Garnacho has scored 21 goals in 102 matches since his debut in 2022. However, with Ruben Amorim taking over from ten Hag, Antony could benefit.

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Fernandes' conversation with Erik ten Hag

Briefly News earlier reported that Man United captain Bruno Fernandes shared details of his conversation with Erik ten Hag after his dismissal.

The Portugal star said he apologised to the Dutchman for failing to score goals to help the team during the difficult moments.

Amorim speaks after Man United appointment

After Sporting CP's emphatic win on Friday evening, Amorim spoke for the first time since becoming Man United coach, as Briefly News reported earlier.

The 39-year-old shared the details of his contract negotiations with his new employers and explained why he decided to join the English giants.

Source: TUKO.co.ke