Antony Under Fire: Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan slams Manchester United’s £82M signing! 😡⚽️ Despite a recent goal in United’s 7-0 Carabao Cup win over Barnsley, Antony’s lackluster Premier League performances are raising eyebrows. Jordan questions why United invested so heavily in the Brazilian winger, who’s yet to replicate his Ajax form at Old Trafford. 🤔
Manchester United’s £82 million winger, Antony, is facing sharp criticism from Simon Jordan, the former owner of Crystal Palace. Antony, who joined from Ajax in 2022, was brought in with high hopes under the management of Erik ten Hag, his former coach in the Dutch Eredivisie. However, his performances at Old Trafford have largely fallen short of expectations.
Antony has managed just five Premier League goals over two seasons, and his underwhelming displays this season have drawn attention to his hefty transfer fee. Jordan expressed his disapproval, stating, “Even at £25 million, he’d be a poor signing. At £85 million, you have to question why the manager, who knew him well from Ajax, still brought him in.”
Although Antony recently scored during United’s 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, his struggles in the league continue. Despite this, Ten Hag remains supportive, commending the winger’s commitment in training and hinting that he could play a larger role in upcoming matches, including a vital Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
While Antony was a standout at Ajax, contributing 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 games, he has yet to show similar form in Manchester. With increasing pressure, Antony’s future at United is uncertain as the club seeks to justify their significant investment in the Brazilian talent. All eyes are on him to see if he can rise to the challenge and make a meaningful impact for the Red Devils.
