Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Brazil international Antony from Ajax, with the Premier League club expected to pay an £81.3million (€95m) fee for the winger.
The Selecao star has been a long-term target of former boss Erik ten Hag following his move from the Eredivisie to Old Trafford, and now the 22-year-old will follow the Dutchman to rejoin him on a five-year deal.
The deal, which was struck earlier this week after Ajax turned down multiple offers from United, becomes the fifth major signing of the transfer window for the club.
This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world, Antony told United s official website.
I m thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my fa…
Ralf Rangnick is confident Harry Maguire will not face abuse from Manchester United fans after he was jeered while on international duty with England.
Maguire s name was booed ahead of England s 3-0 friendly win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday, a reaction that was widely criticised by Gareth Southgate and his Three Lions players.
Southgate described the response at Wembley as an absolute joke , while Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish and Declan Rice all came out in defence of Maguire.
Given the centre-back has played a key role in England s runs to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and Euro 2020 final, the vocal criticism appeared to relate more to his club form.
Maguire, who is the United captain, has come under scrutiny in a tough season at Old Traff…
The contract still needs signing but Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is poised to make the biggest move of his career… if you believe reports.
Linked with Europe s biggest clubs last season, Lazio star Milinkovic-Savic is once again in demand heading into 2019-20.
And the Serbia international s future is reportedly already decided.
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Lazio midfielder Milinkovic-Savic has a verbal agreement to join Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail.
With Paul Pogba s future at Old Trafford uncertain amid links to Real Madrid, Milinkovic-Savic has emerged as a transfer target for the Red Devils.
And Serbia international Milinkovic-Savic – who is reportedly rated at £80million – has a…
Liverpool suffered their first Premier League defeat at Anfield in almost four years on Thursday to Burnley, after an incredible run of 68 home games without losing.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho, who was in charge of Chelsea when the Blues set the still-holding record of 86 home league matches without defeat stopped at that number by Liverpool says what the Reds did between losing to Crystal Palace in March 2017 and this Burnley clash is amazing.
‘Records are to be broken’ – Mourinho on Liverpool defeat s to Burnley
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Eden Hazard put in a typically brilliant display in what looks certain to be his last appearance for Chelsea in Wednesday s Europa League final against Arsenal.
The Belgium international s contract at Stamford Bridge will expire at the end of next season and Real Madrid are the clear favourites for his signature.
After the Blues closing Premier League outing at Leicester City, Hazard said he had made up his mind and informed the club of his decision, but no official announcement on his future has been made.
Following his two-goal display in Chelsea s 4-1 win in Baku, Hazard confirmed the game was likely his farewell match after seven years at the club.
Here, we look back at some of the goals that saw Hazard develop from a promising talent, signed from Li…
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has praised Gareth Southgate s young team for delivering hope to the nation s long-suffering fans.
Amid little expectation in Russia, manager Southgate steered an inexperienced side to fourth place, its best World Cup finish in 28 years.
The performance surpassed that achieved throughout Rooney s 13-year international career, which was often marked by a tense relationship with supporters.
The former Manchester United and Everton man famously criticised England s travelling fans for booing the team after a 0-0 draw with Algeria at the 2010 World Cup, but believes 2018 has set the scene for a bright future.
I think it was a great tournament for all the players, for Gareth Southgate, and a great tournament for Englan…
Marcus Rashford is considering the possibility of continuing his career away from Manchester United, according to .
The 24-year-old is a product of United s academy. He was promoted to the first in January 2016, back the days of Louis van Gaal, as one of the most exciting young prospects of English football. In March that year, he scored the only goal in the Manchester Derby at the Etihad, giving his team the three points and the bragging rights in the city.
Fast forward six years, and Rashford isn t playing nearly as much as he d like to for United, and they ve just been utterly demolished by City at the Etihad.
Apparently, Rashford is currently worried about game-time and his role in the team at United going forward. He is prepared to stay professional to the …
Germany forward Andre Schurrle has joined Spartak Moscow on a season-long loan deal, his parent club Borussia Dortmund have announced.
Bundesliga giants Dortmund confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, meaning the 28-year-old will spend his second successive season away from the club.
Schurrle made 24 Premier League appearances for Fulham last season, scoring six goals.
Spartak have the option to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea and Wolfsburg player permanently next year, with the fee reportedly set at €6million.
André Schürrle will join on loan until June 2020.
We wish him the best of luck.
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow)
Schurrle broke through at Mainz before his form with Leverkusen alerted the attention of Ch…
Martin Odegaard believes his “amazing” midfield partner Declan Rice is already proving his worth after Arsenal eased into the Champions League knockout stages.
England international Rice, a £105million summer signing from West Ham, was among a host of standout performers as the Gunners secured top spot in Group B with a 6-0 demolition of French club Lens.
Arsenal captain Odegaard has been impressed with the instant impact and consistency of his 24-year-old team-mate, who has been ever-present in the Premier League and Europe this term.
I love the club and I love what we’re doing, so it’s amazing to be a part of that. I’m excited for what’s to come.
Love that skip
— Arsenal (@Arsenal)
“It’s brilliant – I think he’…
Cristiano Ronaldo is in no doubt that he deserved to win FIFA s inaugural The Best Men s Player award for 2016.
The 31-year-old beat Lionel Messi to the prize at Monday s gala following what he considers to be the best year of his career, in which he won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup with Real Madrid, and Euro 2016 with Portugal.
Ronaldo claimed his fourth Ballon d Or last month before following up that triumph with FIFA s accolade a revamp of the World Player of the Year award that was presented between 1991 and 2009.
It was an unforgettable year at a collective and individual level, he told El Partidazo. I think it s almost impossible to have a better year than this one.
This is the best moment since I came to Madrid …