Antony slams Ajax in shock interview after second Manchester United bid rejected

Antony has hit out at Ajax after the Dutch club rejected another offer from Manchester United for his services.

The MEN reported on Friday morning that United were expected to lodge a substantial bid worth up to €100million for the Brazilian, and within hours it was reported by several outlets that Ajax had rejected United's latest offer.

Now, in a surprise development, Antony has addressed his future in the form of an interview with journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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According to Romano on Twitter, Antony said: "Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.

"In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.

"During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I made it clear once again: I WANT TO LEAVE.

"Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table. Others had already arrived! Ajax refused with argument 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 Eredivisie player. I've been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind.

"I was very happy in Amsterdam, I won titles at Ajax, made friends and built part of my career, but now I REINFORCE that I am ready and full