Against All Odds, Antony Stays as United’s £85M Gamble Lives On

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Explore how Antony defies the odds and proves United’s costly gamble may still pay off

Manchester United have made a surprise call to keep Antony, their £85 million signing from Ajax, despite a rocky season and plenty of transfer rumors. The Brazilian winger, who hasn’t started a single Premier League game this season, was widely expected to leave in January, especially with clubs showing “concrete interest” in snapping him up.

But according to Antony’s agent, Junior Pedroso, United have no plans to sell or loan him out. “We’ve had no communication from the club about Antony leaving,” Pedroso said. He confirmed that while other clubs are interested, Antony is fully focused on staying and proving himself at Old Trafford.

New boss Ruben Amorim has also thrown his support behind Antony, saying the player just needs to rebuild his confidence. “He’s working hard and will improve. I’ll help him get back to his best,” Amorim explained.

Fans may be divided on this decision, especially with Antony’s performances falling short of expectations. Still, United’s choice to keep him suggests they believe he has the potential to turn things around under Amorim’s guidance.

While a loan deal isn’t off the table, for now, Antony is staying put. It’s a bold move from United, one that could either spark a turnaround for the young winger or leave fans wondering what might have been.

Love it or hate it, this twist keeps Antony’s United story alive—and it’s far from over.