Manchester United pay $100 million for Brazilian star

Antony is heading to Old Trafford from Ajax

Manchester United will make Brazilian star Antony one of the most expensive signings in club history after announcing an agreement was in place with Ajax for the winger.

The 22-year-old is set to sign a five-year deal with United, where he will link up with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who made the move to the Old Trafford dugout at the end of last season.  

The fee is reported at £81.3 million ($94.4 million) as a fixed amount with £4.2 million ($4.9 million) in add-ons, including a solidarity payment to the Brazilian's former club Sao Paulo.

"Manchester United has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to international clearance," read a club statement. 

"Antony has 31 goals and 27 assists in 134 club appearances for Ajax and São Paulo, and two goals and two assists in nine senior appearances for his native Brazil. He has won two Eredivisie titles, and a gold medal in the 2020 Olympics."

An agreement has been reached for the transfer of @Antony00