Antony’s career at Manchester United has been a rollercoaster ride, but his recent performances on loan at Real Betis have sparked new conversations about his future.
The Brazilian winger, who made headlines with an £85million price tag when he joined United in 2021, was sent packing in January as the new manager Ruben Amorim made the decision to move him out.
Now, Antony has begun to shine once again in La Liga, showing flashes of the potential that made United invest so heavily in him.
Antony’s Resurgence at Real Betis
In his short time at Betis, Antony has made an immediate impact, scoring two goals in his first three appearances and even earning a Man of the Match award on debut.
While his time at Old Trafford was filled with questions about his ability to thrive in the Premier League, his recent form in Spain is causing fans and pundits alike to reconsider that judgment.
His performances have suggested that maybe he was just in the wrong environment under Amorim’s new regime.
Antony’s Agent Talks About His Relationship with Amorim
Antony’s agent, Junior Pedroso, has opened up about the Brazilian winger’s relationship with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
According to Pedroso, Antony holds a lot of respect for Amorim despite his struggles at United.
He also clarified that Antony’s future with the Red Devils isn’t set in stone, leaving the door open for a potential return in the summer.
However, he emphasized that Antony is happy at Real Betis, which is why the loan move made sense.
“Saudi and Premier League clubs were interested in him, but Real Betis was the best solution,” Pedroso said. “He’s so happy there.
There’s no buy option, and he respects Amorim a lot… his future at Manchester United remains an open story.”
Real Betis Interested in Making the Move Permanent
The future of Antony is also up for discussion at Real Betis, with the club’s CEO, Ramon Alarcon, expressing interest in making the winger’s stay permanent.
Speaking to Cadena Ser’s Radio Sevilla, Alarcon said, “I think so,” when asked if the transfer could be made permanent.
He mentioned that United had been in contact with Betis, showing an interest in Antony’s progress.
“We sent them all the moves and details of the player throughout the week so that they can see that we are looking after their asset,” Alarcon continued.
“There is very good chemistry with Manchester and with the player.
It is a possibility that he will continue next season, why not?”
The Financial Situation: What’s Next for Antony?
Though Antony’s loan deal doesn’t contain a mandatory buy option, Real Betis is still keen on negotiating with United for a permanent deal.
The prospect of Antony leaving United may even make sense for the club, given the substantial amount of money they invested in him.
If a permanent transfer to Betis happens, it could allow United to recoup some of their initial expenditure, which would be a financial consideration for the club as they look toward the future.
In any case, Antony’s return to Manchester United next season remains uncertain, with Betis likely to push for a permanent move if his form continues to impress.