The Red Devils have had a £76million bid rejected for the winger, with his club determined to keep hold of him. 1 Antony is determined to leave AjaxCredit: Getty But the Brazilian is determined to leave before Thursday’s transfer deadline and is trying to force his way out. In an explosive interview with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Antony revealed all about how he spent the entire summer trying to leave Amsterdam. He said: “Since February this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to take up a new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive with them, certainly a big special offer. “In June this year I took a break from my holiday and came personally to inform the Ajax management, including the new manager, of my desire to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it has been a two-season project. “During the months of the window the meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for a contract renewal. “I’ve made it clear once again: I want to leave.” SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday night that the Red Devils are confident of completing a move by next Thursday. After United’s latest bid, Anthony felt he would surely be let go. FREE BET AND SIGN UP OFFERS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS He added: “Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a significant offer on the table. “Others had already arrived! Ajax refused, arguing that they only have five days to replace me. “I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player. “I have been insisting on this matter since February so that the club can rebuild the squad in peace.” People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation is pushing me towards happiness Antony Asked how he feels about Ajax amid this history, he said: “I was very happy in Amsterdam, won titles at Ajax, made friends and made part of my career, but now I reinforce that I am ready and motivated to follow the history and the my dreams. “People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation is pushing me towards happiness. I need that to keep playing at a high level. Ajax will always be in my heart.” Asked if he had a message for Ajax fans, he concluded: “I hope Ajax fans understand me… because the future for a footballer is a completely uncertain thing and opportunities can be unique!” “My message is a message of gratitude for Ajax, the club and the fans.” Antony enjoyed two highly successful seasons in Amsterdam under United manager Erik ten Hag. He scored 22 goals in 79 appearances under the Dutchman – winning two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup. The 22-year-old started Ajax’s first two league games of the season, picking up a goal and two assists in the process. He was left out of their 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam last week, however, after refusing to train. When Ajax boss Alfred Schroeder was asked about Anthony’s desire to move to Manchester United, he took a cheeky swipe at the Red Devils. The 49-year-old said: “Yes, my feelings are good. I understand Antonis, but you play for Ajax. “We play Champions League football. I don’t think Man United play Champions League football.”
