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Josh O'Brien

Erik ten Hag announces significant tactical tweak as he confirms Antony's Man Utd role

Erik ten Hag has opened up on where he feels Antony will be best placed in his Manchester United side after the switch was officially confirmed.

The Brazilian international has now finally completed his mega-money move to Old Trafford after the deal was forced to await final confirmation over the last two days. United confirmed they have reached an agreement with Antony's former side Ajax over an £85million transfer that sees the winger become the most expensive export in Eredivisie history.

Where exactly Antony will slot into this Red Devils team, as well as whose place in the first team he is most likely to take, has been up for debate among both fans and pundits alike. Thankfully, boss Ten Hag has spoken publicly about where he feels the 22-year-old will be best deployed.

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