Antony: 'I Don't Want Ajax To Release Me, I Want Them To Sell Me With Highest Bid Ever For Eredivisie Player'

"Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer," explained Antony in a shocking interview with Fabrizio Romano.

"In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.

"Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table.

"Others had already arrived! Ajax refused with 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 Eredivisie player.

"I've been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind."

So far, Ajax have been raising Antony's price claiming they have no time to find a replacement.

However, the 22-year-old has confirmed he wanted to leave the club much sooner than Manchester United showed interest.

Source: Tribuna