Erik Ten Hag, recently appointed coach of Bayer Leverkusen, ended rumors concerning a possible arrival of Antony in Germany. In an interview with the newspaper Bildthe Dutch technician said: “Antony has a lot of qualities. I recruited it twice, at Ajax then at Manchester United. He was like a son for me, and he is still. But we are not interested in him for the moment. We will see what the future has in store for us. ” A statement that is both affectionate and firm, which seems to mark a break, at least temporary, between the Brazilian winger and the one who was his mentor to Ajax. Ten Hag, often criticized for having protected Antony too much, will therefore give him no chance this summer.
For Antony, this position is a new setback in an already uncertain summer transfer window. No one seems to want to tear the left -hander. Back in Manchester United after a convincing loan in Betis, where he was able to find rhythm and a certain confidence, the Brazilian does not seem to enter the plans of the new coach of the Red Devils, Rúben Amorim. Under contract until 2027, it is more than likely that a departure is made in the coming weeks. If the Betis dreams of a return of the player, the contenders are rare, and Leverkusen now seems out of the race. Antony, long seen as a cracker in the making, must now convince a team of kind of his services.
