Antony was withdrawn from Brazil’s squad amid police investigations into allegations made by his ex girlfriend.
Antony is not going to instantly return to Manchester United whereas the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations in opposition to him, the Premier League membership has mentioned.
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made in opposition to Antony,” the membership mentioned in a short assertion on Sunday.
“Gamers who haven’t participated in worldwide matches are due again in coaching on Monday. Nevertheless, it has been agreed with Antony that he’ll delay his return till additional discover with a purpose to tackle the allegations.”
Antony was withdrawn from Brazil’s squad for 2 World Cup qualifying matches amid police investigations into allegations made by his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Antony has denied any wrongdoing.
“I’ve agreed with Manchester United to take a interval of absence whereas I tackle the allegations made in opposition to me,” the participant wrote in a put up on Instagram. “This was a mutual choice to keep away from distraction to my teammates and pointless controversy for the membership.
“I need to reiterate my innocence of the issues I’ve been accused of, and I’ll absolutely cooperate with the police to assist them attain the reality, I look ahead to returning to play as quickly as potential.”
An replace on Antony.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 10, 2023
Each Brazil and Larger Manchester Police are investigating the allegations. Two extra girls have since come ahead to say they have been bodily assaulted by Antony, who has not been arrested or charged and has denied these claims as nicely.
“As a membership we condemn acts of violence and abuse,” Manchester United mentioned. “We recognise the significance of safeguarding all these concerned on this state of affairs, and acknowledge the influence these allegations have on survivors of abuse.”
United are beneath stress to behave because the case comes scorching on the heels of the membership’s choice to half methods with Mason Greenwood.
The 21-year-old striker had confronted fees together with tried rape and assault, however prosecutors introduced in February this 12 months that the case had been dropped after key witnesses withdrew and new proof got here to mild.
Stories that United have been planning to retain the participant following a six-month inside investigation have been met by a public outcry and the membership mentioned in August he would rebuild his profession elsewhere.
Greenwood has subsequently joined Spanish aspect Getafe on mortgage.
Antony, a 23-year-old winger, joined United simply over a 12 months in the past from Ajax in a 85 million pound ($107m) deal .
He has made 48 appearances for the Crimson Devils, scoring eight targets, and was a part of the aspect that gained the English League Cup earlier this 12 months.
Brazil started their 2026 World Cup qualifying marketing campaign with a 5-1 win over Bolivia on Friday. They face Peru on Tuesday.
United are at present eleventh within the Premier League with six factors from 4 video games, they usually subsequent host Brighton on Saturday.