Manchester United attacker Antony has been linked with a permanent exit from the club in recent weeks, with Real Betis keen on signing him.
Antony spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at La Liga club Real Betis, and he was quite impressive during his time at the Andalusian club. He played a key role in helping them reach the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
There is no doubt that he was an important player for Real Betis, and the Spanish outfit are now hoping to sign him permanently for the upcoming season. According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the 25-year-old Brazilian attacker is even willing to take a pay cut to join the Spanish club on a permanent deal.
Antony does not appear to have a future at Manchester United, and it would make sense for him to move on. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are looking to cash in on the player as well. His big-money move from Ajax has not worked out, and it would be ideal for both parties to go their separate ways.
Antony would be a quality option for Betis
Despite his struggles in England, Antony is still a quality player, as he showed that last season in Spain. Returning to a familiar and comfortable environment could be the best decision for him. The Brazilian international was clearly enjoying his football at Real Betis, and he will be keen to continue performing at a high level.
With the World Cup coming up next year, he will be eager to re-establish himself as a regular for both club and country. It will be interesting to see if Real Betis can strike a deal with Manchester United in the coming weeks. The Spanish side do not have limitless resources, so they will be hoping to sign him for a reasonable fee.
Manchester United are unlikely to recoup the fee they paid to sign him from Ajax, and they may have to accept a significant loss. However, they should look to cut their losses and move on. The player is clearly very keen on the move, and he will be hoping that the two clubs can reach an agreement soon.
