Manchester United announce Antony signing as winger suffers shirt number blow
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThese are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, August 30. Manchester United confirmed the signing of Antony from Ajax in a deal rising to €100million (£85.5m).
Antony, 22, is set to sign five-year contract with the option of an additional year and becomes the club's second-most expensive signing.
United have paid Ajax €95m up front, with €5m due in add-ons. The fee includes a solidarity payment to Sau Paulo, Antony's first professional club.
United announced the deal has been completed subject to international clearance and personal terms being agreed. It is understood Antony won't be eligible for the United squad to face Leicester in the Premier League on Thursday night, due to visa issues. Read the full story here. United fans are excited to see Antony in action and will be waiting to see which number the Brazilian chooses to adorn at the Theatre of Dreams.
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