'Special' - Man United fans have same message on 'exciting' new partnership as signing confirmed

30.08.2022 - 21:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

New Manchester United signing Antony was welcomed to the club by defender Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper David de Gea after his move to Old Trafford was confirmed.

Antony's transfer is subject to a medical, personal terms being finalised and international clearance, but the Brazilian is expected to sign for an initial fee of 95m euros (£81.3m) – which will make him the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.

The attacker, who signed for Ajax from Sao Paulo in 2020 and played under current United manager Erik ten Hag, scored 24 goals and provided 22 assists in 82 appearances for the Dutch club.

ALSO READ: Antony success at Man United might rely on one teammate

Shortly after United confirmed that an agreement had been reached for the transfer of the 22-year-old, shot-stopper De Gea and defender Dalot welcomed him to the club on social media. Antony will be keen to form a strong partnership with the defender on the right side, with the Portuguese international currently United's first-choice right-back.

Dalot quote-tweeted United's official announcement on Twitter, writing: "Bem-vindo @antony00", which translates to 'welcome'. After Antony's move to Old Trafford was confirmed – and the Brazilian was welcomed to the club by Dalot – United fans were quick to express their delight about the club's newest 'exciting partnership'.

Antony will not be available to face Leicester on Thursday as his visa is not expected to be ratified in time, however, he could make his debut against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

READ NEXT: