Antony has reportedly received a stern warning from Manchester United, as they have told him to sort out his future in the coming days.
According to a report by ABC Sevilla, as relayed by Sport Witness, Antony is the subject of interest from Real Betis. The Andalusian giants are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit in the summer transfer window by signing a wide attacker. So, the 25-year-old Manchester United misfit has emerged as a target for Los Verdiblancos.
However, with Real Betis reluctant to meet Manchester United’s asking price, the Red Devils have delivered an ultimatum to the South American winger. They have told the player that he “either accepts one of the offers they currently have, worth €30-40 million, before the start of the season this week or remain sat in the stands until January” instead of insisting on joining Real Betis.
Antony and a frustrating situation for Manchester United
Antony has resurrected his fortunes to some extent after a fruitful loan stint with Real Betis in the second half of the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old winger was a bonafide flop in his first two and a half years with Manchester United following a big-money move from Ajax in August 2022. So, his stock gradually plummeted, particularly after Ruben Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag.
However, the Brazilian international amassed nine goals and five assists in 26 appearances for Real Betis, nearly matching his paltry output for Manchester United in a fraction of the outings. Meanwhile, the former Ajax winger’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Real Betis will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Real Betis’s interest in Antony is understandable. The Andalusian giants are scouring the market for a wide attacker this summer after the Manchester United misfit returned to Old Trafford after the end of his loan spell. However, Los Verdiblancos’ proposals have not convinced Manchester United thus far.
That has meant the two clubs “are not in dialogue at this moment in time”. Additionally, the player’s attitude, having rejected other proposals, has angered the Premier League club, forcing them to deliver an ultimatum to him that he “either accepts one of the offers they currently have, worth €30-40 million, before the start of the season this week or remain sat in the stands until January” instead of insisting on joining Real Betis.
Manchester United’s stance signals the shift in the footballing division at the club, with the Red Devils adamant that they will not bow down to player power anymore. It will be interesting to see if the ultimatum leads to a permanent departure for the 25-year-old Brazilian international.