What is all the more frustrating and disappointing for Antony is that he went on strike in August 2022 to try and force through a move to Old Trafford. He refused to make himself available for selection for Ajax's 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam in their third Eredivisie game of the season amid his desperation to be reunited with Ten Hag.

In his first interview since moving to Old Trafford, Amorim says he is inspired by the club’s history of glory and tragedy and wants to imprint a new identity on his players

The Portuguese will be the eighth man in his 30s to take charge of Manchester United - and his predecessors faced very different challenges