Erik ten Hag has a great relationship with Manchester United star Antony after signing him for both Ajax and the Red Devils - and there is now speculation the Brazilian could join him at new club Bayer Leverkusen
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has denied claims he could sign Antony for a third time at Bayer Leverkusen - but insisted the Brazilian winger was "like a son to me".
The Dutchman is looking to start a new chapter with the Bundesliga side after taking the reigns from Xabi Alonso and put his turbulent spell with Manchester United behind him.
Ten Hag - who was axed by United last October after leading the team to their worst ever start to a Premier League season - has shown a great affinity towards Antony after signing him twice during his career.
He first snapped him up for Ajax in 2020 and helped turn him into one of Europe's most talented wingers as he played a huge part in the team winning back to back Eredivisie titles.
Ten Hag then left for United in 2022 and brought him with - as the club splashed out £85m on the player. However, he struggled to justify that huge figure at Old Trafford and only scored 12 times in 96 appearances.
After Ten Hag was axed, he failed to convince his successor Ruben Amorim that he was a valuable member of his team and was duly sent on loan to Real Betis - where he rediscovered his spark with nine goals and two assists.
After Antony's loan spell at Betis ended, his future is up in the air again - leading to speculation he could link up with his old manager once again - but Ten Hag has been quick to shut down those suggestions.
When asked about the possibility of signing Antony, Ten Hag replied: “He has great quality. I signed him twice.
"He was like a son to me, he still is a son to me. We're not interested in him at the moment, but we'll see what happens in the future”.
Ten Hag will need more attacking reinforcements at Leverkusen after losing club talisman Florian Wirtz, who departed for Liverpool in a £116.5million deal.
Wirtz scored 16 goals for Leverkusen last season and assisted another 13 so he will be a painful loss - but the club have made moves towards replacing him.
Leverkusen have signed attacking midfielder Malik Tillman from PSV for around £30m - which is a club record fee - while Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin has also arrived.
vuaabdipu
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Haha 😄
jancilmnty
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The army, that is the arm of the arm
keys7⅞
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dats how u know a scam coach ... after scamming utd to pocket ur commission for dat trap,u're now praising him now but can't sign now...try dat with bayarn and watch ur sack immediately
cuccilmtyz
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foabdeprty
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I don’t know why dutch coaches like to spend a lot of money in transfers they are very wasteful they don’t spend when they are in there dutch teams u cannot hear them spend huge sum of money for transfers in dutch league when foreign clubs hire dem they will make sure they ruining the club finances they need to be investigated look what teng hag have done to man utd vangaal and slot even though he inherited a very strong team I don’t know why this guys wasteful look what man u going through nw
what is your concern with slot we lpool are strengthening weak areas talk about manutd
Covenant0001
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The bald bastard won't sign him, he's just sweet mouth him so United fans fan will still believe he still admire him as always.
rasbdimru
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He should also take Malacial
wutbceikmr
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I bet Eth got a very good commission fee from Ajax for the purchase of Anthony by Man Utd. Corrupt people.
walex2
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Just bring 80 million and come for him..
Lol... if he give 20m you will sell him
Ramone12
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Yes Sign Him Please
JBtalksfootball
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please he should be fast about it 🙏
KingNeiro
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Just bring 80 million and come for him..
nehainory
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Leverkusen will drop form this coming season 🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿
kembikopy
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I don’t know why dutch coaches like to spend a lot of money in transfers they are very wasteful they don’t spend when they are in there dutch teams u cannot hear them spend huge sum of money for transfers in dutch league when foreign clubs hire dem they will make sure they ruining the club finances they need to be investigated look what teng hag have done to man utd vangaal and slot even though he inherited a very strong team I don’t know why this guys wasteful look what man u going through nw
Touabekpy
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Bruno can't perform in this type of formation, unless he will change his style of play at age 30
Wasciktz
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Leave him alone ETH . Once again you try to destroy him ? Let him play in Spain 🇪🇸.
Zuedikor
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Zuedikor
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But you signed him to us. I will still support the sacking of you. Because you part of the reason why manunited can’t sale either Anthony or Malacia players you made the board bought for the club.