One Man United signing has witnessed a dramatic fall in his value
Antony, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United have spent big money in recent years(Image: 2022 MB Media)
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Ex-Manchester United flop Antony is worth less than half of the £85.5million that the Premier League giants spent to sign him from Ajax.
That's according to TransferMarkt, who now value the winger at a drastically discounted figure of £34m. The record-breaking fee remains the highest sale in Eredivisie history, four years on since his Old Trafford arrival.
The Brazilian was signed by former boss Erik ten Hag, but endured a nightmare tenure at United before being shipped on loan to Real Betis by Ruben Amorim mid-way through the 2024/25 campaign.
The 26-year-old enjoyed a return to form in Spain as he scored nine goals and provided five assists in 26 games and helped the side qualify for the UEFA Europa League. He returned to Betis on a permanent deal the following season, with the Spanish side paying a fixed fee of £19m with a potential of £2.6m in add-ons for his services.
Antony ended his United career with 12 goals and five assists in 96 games and admitted his decision to leave Manchester for good was one of the best moves of his career. He told ESPN Brazil earlier this year: "It was one of the best decisions of my life to stay at Betis.
"I am very happy. My family weighed heavily in the decision. Seeing them happy is important. It makes things lighter on the pitch when the family is well." He enjoyed the best goal-scoring season of his career in the 25/26 campaign, scoring 14 goals in 46 games to help Betis qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 21 years.
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The Brazilian has enjoyed a return to form at Real Betis(Image: Image Photo Agency, Getty Images)
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He described his time in Manchester as "difficult" and revealed he doubted whether he'd be able to handle the scrutiny and criticism he was subjected to. He told the CBF [Brazilian FA]. "Look, the key for me, of course, is to cling to God.
"I attach great importance to this, and also to my family. Honestly, during the difficult time I went through, I even doubted myself. I thought I wouldn’t get through that situation. My family always told me to calm down. ‘Calm down, this is the process’, they told me. The process is painful, and we have to accept it.
Erik ten Hag speaks with Antony
Antony was brought to Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag(Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images.)
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"Today I understand everything I went through, the resilience I had after being down there, without hope. I kept doing my job, I kept working for the club [Manchester United], I kept doing my part.
"Today, I look back and see that this process was necessary. I feel like a much more mature person, much more prepared. I feel like a better father, a better husband, and a better man. It was worth it." Antony has started the new season slowly as he's yet to score or assist in Betis' first five games of the season.