Manchester United for the same lofty price tag. Antony was still an Ajax player and Nunez was serving a three-match suspension for, ironically, nutting Crystal Palace defender Joachim Anderson, when Jurgen Klopp's side lost 2-1 at Old Trafford less than a fortnight ago.
And on the aforementioned date, the pair will collide again in the colours of their new team. Read More:Six wild things to look out for on Transfer Deadline Day - cheeky fans to desperate starsLast season, Ajax and Benfica fought out a ferocious 2-2 draw at the Estadio da Luz.
But while neither Nunez nor Antony were able to get themselves on the scoresheet, they were both at the heart of the action unfolding on the pitch.With the score at 2-2, Nunez grabbed hold of Antony and span him around as the Brazilian was trying to wriggle his way out of pressure.
However, Antony, who is a similarly feisty character, did not take exception to the then Benfica forward’s actions.The 22-year-old confronted Nunez and put his head directly into his face.
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