'I want to leave' - Antony pleads for Ajax exit as Manchester United push to sign winger

Ajax forward Antony has pleaded with the club to let him leave in the summer transfer window after Manchester United reportedly had a €90 million bid rejected. In an exclusive interview with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Antony revealed he has been in talks with Ajax about his desired exit since February.

Ad He also insisted he ended his holiday early in June to personally inform the new management team of his plans to leave the club. Europa LeagueEuropa League draw: Man Utd face tough Sociedad test, Arsenal in group with PSV10 HOURS AGO «During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal,” Antony explained.

“I made it clear once again: I want to leave.” On Friday, reports emerged that Ajax had turned down an offer worth up to €90 million from United, who have been long-term admirers of the winger. Antony told Romano that on Friday, he once again expressed his desire to leave the club as the United offer came in, among others, but was refused his wish due to the limited amount of time remaining in the window.

»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!," he said. “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 can be in dressing room’ – Tuchel on touchline ban Newcastle sign Isak from Real Sociedad in £63m deal Arteta: 'Credit to Fulham, they haven't lost a game — it will be difficult' Antony is adamant he