Brazil international Antony has reiterated his willingness to leave Ajax to a club that provides the highest bid.
According to the 22-year-old, he made this known to Ajax during a meeting after he rejected a proposal for a contract renewal.
For him, Ajax has not shown willingness to accept his decision to leave the club.
“During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I made it clear once again: I want to leave the club.
“Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving the club, only this time with a considerable offer on the table. Others had already arrived. Ajax always refused and hindered by exit with the argument that they only have five days to replace me.
“I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for a player in the Eredivisie. I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind.
Eric ten Hag’s Manchester United are interested in signing Antony and have proposed a £76million (€90m) offer.
But according to reports, Ajax have turned down the offer.
The shock of seeing such an amount turned down has forced Antony to go public with his frustration.
He told Fabrizio Romano: “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face a new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them certainly a great offer.
Ten Hag has not been shy about his desire to bolster United’s attack, and Antony has seemingly been near the top of his list for a while.
Brazil international Antony was a key player under new United boss Erik ten Hag during his time in Amsterdam and has been continuously linked with a move to Old Trafford since April.
Meanwhile, Antony has urged Ajax fans to understand his decision to leave the club.
“People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happiness. I need this to continue performing at a high level. Ajax will always be in my heart.
“I hope Ajax fans understand me because the future for a football player is a totally uncertain thing and the opportunities can be unique.
“My message is one of gratitude for Ajax, club and fans,” he added.