Amid allegations of violence from three different women, Antony has returned to the Manchester United squad and will be available for selection.
United confirmed the decision in a statement released on Friday.
“Since allegations were first made in June, Antony has cooperated with police inquiries in both Brazil and the UK, and he continues to do so,” the statement read.
“As Antony’s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed. This will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.
“As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognize the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.”
United’s decision comes three weeks after announcing the 23-year-old would be taking a leave of absence from the team.
Antony’s former partner Gabriela Cavallin has made several allegations of abuse, which have since been followed by two more women making similar claims against the winger.
The Brazil international has denied all the accusations of abuse.
Police investigations in Brazil and the UK are ongoing, and Antony has not been arrested or charged at this point.
At a press conference on Friday, United manager Erik ten Hag insisted that the winger’s return while under police investigation would not be a distraction for his team.
“We make the statement so I refer to the statement, everything has been made clear in the statement,” Ten Hag said.
“No, I don’t think it’s a distraction. We will focus on the games. He will do as well. On Saturday, he will be back in training, so tomorrow. I have to see, but I think, yeah [he’s fit].”
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