Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has revealed that Antony could make his debut for the club in Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The 22-year-old completed his move to the 20-time English champions on transfer deadline day, signing a five-year contract with the club, while there is the option of an additional year.
Antony had an individual training session with the Red Devils on Thursday, and Ten Hag has said that the club's new signing could be in the squad against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
"Today (Thursday), he did his first training, individual[ly]. Tomorrow, we have a team session and Saturday we have a team session, so I will think about it and then we will take a decision," Ten Hag told reporters.
Man United made it three straight Premier League victories on Thursday evening with a 1-0 success at Leicester City, with Jadon Sancho scoring the only goal of the contest.
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"This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world. I'm thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and teammates, because I could not have got here without them," said Antony when he was unveiled as a new Man United player.
"Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development. His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me, and I am excited by what he has told me about his plans and ambitions in Manchester.
"My time at Ajax was fantastic and I will always be grateful for the trust they put in me, but now I am ready for the next challenge, and I can't wait to join my new team-mates and play my part in bringing success to Manchester United."
Meanwhile, the club's football director John Murtough said: "Antony is one of the most exciting young talents in European football and has exactly the right profile for the attacking, dynamic team Erik is building.
"We have been especially impressed by his desire to join Manchester United, and to be part of a long-term project to get the club back to the levels of performance we all expect."
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The Brazil international started the 2022-23 campaign in strong form for Ajax, scoring twice and providing two assists in three appearances, while he leaves the Dutch champions with a record of 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 outings.
Antony won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup during his time at Ajax, while he has been capped on nine occasions by his country, scoring twice.
The South American's last outing for Ajax came against FC Groningen on August 14, missing the team's league games against Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht amid the speculation surrounding his future.
As a result, the right-sided attacker is unlikely to be considered for a start against Arsenal, who have a 100% record from five Premier League matches this season, but he could be named among the substitutes.
The deal for Antony is believed to have cost Man United in the region of £85.5m.
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