Manchester United’s Antony has approached the Dutch football association [KNVB] over unpaid wages from Ajax, according to ESPN NL.
The winger has been involved in a dispute with the Eredivisie side over the last two years and approached the KNVB arbitration committee six months ago.
Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax for €95m plus €5m in bonuses towards the end of the 2022 summer window.
The Dutch club initially refused to sanction a transfer but changed their stance after the 24-year-old forced a move. Ajax fined him for his behaviour, which he claims was unlawful.
His camp approached KNVB for resolution.
ESPN NL state a hearing took place earlier this week and the verdict is expected in the next four weeks.
Dutch pundit Jack van Gelder discussed the battle between the Manchester United player and Ajax on De Oranjewinter. Soccer News have relayed his comments and claims Van Gelder has made ‘mincemeat’ of the Brazilian’s dispute with the Amsterdam club.
“Antony wants some money. He played for Ajax and was at one point in the interest of Manchester United. That involved a lot of money. Ajax wanted a certain amount, and Manchester United initially didn’t want to pay that. It lasted and lasted. Antony then dug in his heels and became ill, weak and nauseous,” he said.
“Ajax then withheld money from his salary. Ultimately, he went there for a record amount of €100m. He has trained very well so far and played six times and achieved nothing. But hey, that can happen. The case was heard on Monday and a decision will be made soon.”
The South American has struggled at Old Trafford and the situation hasn’t improved since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November. Recent claims have said Antony could go out on loan in January.
