Erik ten Hag brought his man to Manchester United back in September 2023, in the form of Antony.
He was the manager‘s number one target for the right-wing slot, having spent a lot of time working together when they linked up at Ajax in the Netherlands.
Since his arrival, he hasn’t had the instant impact that one would have imagined given his form at this old club – nevertheless, Antony is still young and hungry to succeed at Manchester United.
He also has complete faith in his manager, who’s come under scrutiny as of late.
Antony on Erik ten Hag
In an exclusive interview with The United Stand, the Brazilian winger spoke about his relationship with the gaffer a year and a bit after signing for the Red Devils.
“My relationship with Ten Hag has always been very good since Ajax,” he told The United Stand.
“He taught me a lot, and I owe him a lot for my professional evolution. Of course, in football, we end up experiencing ups and downs, which is normal.
“But I like him, and I think he’s an excellent professional, very capable. It can’t be easy to manage such a huge and historical club as Manchester United.”
Antony’s previous thoughts on Erik ten Hag
He previously spoke with club media back in April 2023, about his relationship with the Dutch coach.
He said: “Of course, he [Ten Hag] helps me out a great deal. He’s always open for a chat and demands a lot from you as well and I always listen to what he has to say with the aim of getting the team results and helping him.”
“I’ve got a great relationship with him. We celebrated that important trophy win together – me, him and Lisandro Martinez. It’s something we’d already done in Amsterdam after winning trophies. Martinez called him over for a dance and he got stuck in.”
Eight months down the line, nothing appears to have changed. He has every faith in Ten Hag. This comes after malicious rumours he has ‘lost the dressing room‘. He hasn’t lost Antony, that’s for sure.
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