Antony’s resurgence at Real Betis draws widespread interest amid Manchester United uncertainty
Even though Manchester United have had a season to forget, their journey to the Europa League final is one of the shining highlights of the campaign, especially with a place in the Champions League at stake. At the same time, Antony, who has been on loan at Real Betis since January, has been in great form. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable second half of the season in Seville, attracting the attention of Betis and several other European clubs. United are now in the position to seriously consider offers for the player together with the summer transfer window ahead.
The excitement surrounding Antony at Estadio Benito Villamarín is visible. He’s apparently become a fan favourite in Andalusia – something which is not easy for a temporary loan player to achieve. Betis Sporting Director Manu Fajardo has made it clear that they want to sign Antony outright by noting, “We want Antony to be with us and started talks to keep him.” Antony has obviously embraced his time in Spain, declaring, “I am so happy to be at Betis.” This is clearly reflected in his play on the field.
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Keeping Antony in the Betis jersey wouldn’t have been simple. Manchester United reportedly favour a permanent transfer over a second loan spell. The club are aiming to secure a fee in the region of €40–50 million and view Antony as a key asset to raise funds for reinvestment under their new sporting strategy.
Plans under incoming manager Ruben Amorim suggest Antony doesn’t feature in United’s long-term project. With the Red Devils aiming to streamline their squad and strengthen other key areas, his exit looks increasingly inevitable.
Real Betis, who currently cover only a small portion of Antony’s wages, hope to extend his loan. However, unless United soften their stance—a scenario that seems unlikely—that wish may go unfulfilled.
With La Liga rivals now circling, EPL Index has confirmed that Atletico Madrid have enquired about Antony and are expected to enter formal negotiations soon. It is reported that Los Rojiblancos have contacted the winger’s representatives and are gathering information to prepare for possible negotiations.
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Antony will have one final chance to leave a lasting impression as Real Betis prepare to take on Chelsea in the Conference League final. A standout performance could serve as the perfect swansong to his brief but thrilling stint in Spain. Whether that will be enough to persuade Betis—or any other suitor—to match Manchester United’s asking price remains the key question heading into the summer window.