Brazil star Antony is ‘happy’ at Ajax but reports claiming transfer interest from European giants like Liverpool and Bayern Munich are flattering the winger, via quotes by A Bola.
The 22-year-old is enjoying a creative campaign for De Godenzonen under Erik ten Hag so far this term. He has struck 11 goals and created nine in 27 games across all competitions for the Johan Cruyff Arena natives. He also made his senior international debut last year.
Tite awarded Antony his Selecao breakthrough in October and has kept the youngster in his plans since. The attacker has already amassed seven caps and has scored twice, but is still yet to start. His efforts came during World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Paraguay.
No stage has been too big for the Sao Paulo native so far in his fledgling career. He took to the Champions League with style this season, scoring twice and assisting four goals. One of his strikes helped beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0, before creating twice at BVB to win 3-1.
Antony earning European admirers with Liverpool and Bayern keen
Antony’s form with Ajax has brought European admirers like Liverpool and Bayern Munich to his door considering transfers. Sky Germany reported back in October that Der FCB were tracking his season with boss Julian Nagelsmann a fan of the €40m-50m (£33.5m-42m) star.
Liverpool have since entered the race for Antony’s transfer, too. 90min report the Reds’ scouts admire how the Ajax gem has settled in Europe having watched him for a few years.
Transfer interest flatters Ajax winger
Antony recently expressed that he would like to one day play in the Premier League amid transfer interest from Liverpool. But the young forward has now stated that while reports of European interest is flattering, he is not focusing on a move and is happy to be at Ajax.
“I am happy to be recognised like this,” Antony said. “But there are other excellent players here. At the moment, I don’t think about transfers or values, I’m happy here.”
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