Antony has vowed to put his “body on the line” for Manchester United after completing his £85.5million move from Ajax as he revealed how life in the favelas shaped him as a player and a person.
The Brazil international signed a five-year deal until 2027, with the option for an extra year, worth around £200,000-a-week. Antony, set to make his United debut on Sunday against Arsenal, has been reunited with former Ajax team-mate Lisandro Martinez at Old Trafford.
The forward said he shares the same warrior spirit as Martinez, who made the same switch this summer, with both prepared to give their all in the pursuit of glory for United. “Martinez has his Argentinian style, we know it well,” said Antony. “I love it and it motivates me to see him play.
