Andy Cole criticizes Manchester United for overpaying for Antony.
Andy Cole, a former Manchester United player, has criticized his former club for overpaying for our Brazilian winger Antony, according to the Metro. It’s unfortunate that a player like Antony, who was brilliant in Ajax, was unable to demonstrate the same talent in the Premier League. On the other hand, the price at which United obtained him is a total letdown.
In 12 appearances for United this season, the Brazil international has neither scored nor assisted. Cole has questioned why United isn’t signing wingers like Kaoru Mitoma, who joined Brighton from Kawasaki Frontale for £2.7 million in 2021.
“We paid a huge sum of money for him. When you consider that Brighton signed Mitoma for £2.7 million, you have to wonder what market Manchester United is shopping in when Brighton pays that and we end up paying £86 million for Antony. “Do we not shop at the same store?”
In his first season in England, the Brazilian international scored ten goals and provided five assists, but his inconsistent play kept him in and out of the starting lineup.
Despite some doubts about his physical attributes for the Premier League, his technical prowess is undeniable. Things appeared to be going well for the Brazilian, who scored goals in the first three Premier League games of last season. We didn’t realize it was a false dawn at the time.
People even questioned whether Antony could play in the English Premier League. But one thing was certain: he was a skilled player. At the time, we all thought things were going well for the Brazilian, who had scored three goals in his first three matches, only to discover it was an anomaly.
But now is the time for a player like Antony to take the field and prove the doubters wrong. We should have learned by now that investing in an unproven player is not necessary if we are to remain in the Premier League. However, we believe Antony has enough time left to earn a chance to play for the Red Devils.
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