Disastrous Erik ten Hag signing sends message to Man Utd fans after ‘difficult season for many reasons’

Erik ten Hag sanctioned Manchester United’s move for Antony (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United flop Antony has vowed to come back stronger after admitting he endured a ‘difficult season for many reasons’.

The Brazil international joined United nearly two years ago following a high-profile £85million move from Ajax.

Reunited with his manager at the Dutch club, Erik ten Hag, the 24-year-old was expected to make an instant impact at Old Trafford.

Scoring on his debut against Arsenal, however, proved to be false dawn and he has spent nearly two full seasons in the Premier League flattering to deceive.

Such has been the rapid nature of his decline that Ten Hag has opted to use him as an emergency left-back in recent months following injuries to the likes of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Away from the pitch, Antony has been forced to contend with accusations of domestic violence, allegations that saw him axed him dropped from the Brazil national squad in September of last year.

United’s season, meanwhile, ended on a high last weekend following their shock win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, but it was a familiar tale of frustration for Antony who remained on the substitutes’ bench throughout.

Reflecting on a torrid campaign, Antony took to Instagram and said: ’23/24 was a very difficult season, for many reasons.

‘But I suffered quietly! I took this period to reflect and seek self knowledge. Today, at the end of another season, I can say that after everything I’ve been through, I feel much stronger and ready for the challenges.

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‘Football gave me everything I have, thanks to it, I was able to help my family, change my life and open up a range of opportunities.

‘After time, the experience will give me the tools to achieve my biggest goals, which are success and to build my story in a world as challenging as the one we live in!

‘I thank God, my family, our fans, my work colleagues and the entire Manchester United staff!’

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