Anthony, Ajax Amsterdam striker, commented on the scenes of his Dutch team’s rejection of Manchester United’s latest offer to join it.
“Since last February, my agents have come to Amsterdam to tell Ajax that I want to leave for a new challenge and that there are clubs interested in my services that will arrive and have great offers,” Anthony said, in an interview with Fabrizio Romano, a transfer specialist.
He added: “Last June, I cut short my vacation and came personally to tell the managers at Ajax, including the new coach, that I wanted to leave, and that they should think about it as a two-season project.”
And he continued: “Over the months of the transfer season, the meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax to renew my contract, and I made it clear again that I wanted to leave.”
And he continued: “Today (Friday) I met with the club, and expressed my old desire to leave, with a good offer on the table, and Ajax refused the matter, arguing that they have only 5 days to compensate me.”
He continued: “I do not ask Ajax to dismiss me, but to sell me with the highest offer made in the history of the Eredivisie. I have been insisting on this since last February so that the club can rebuild the team in peace.”
And he added: “I felt happy in Amsterdam, crowned titles with Ajax, built a part of my career, and had friends, but I confirm now that I am ready and motivated to continue my story and follow my dreams.”
He concluded: “The fans need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happiness. I want to play at the highest level, and Ajax will always be in my heart. I hope that the Ajax fans understand that, the future of a footballer is always uncertain, and the opportunities can be unique.”
