Real Betis completed a permanent signing of winger Antony from Manchester United after deadline-day negotiations moved beyond an initial loan option. The deal is reported as a 25 million package with a 50% sell-on clause in United's favour, and United will not pay a termination settlement, so Antony leaves outright. Antony originally moved to Manchester United from Ajax for over 80 million but struggled to become a regular starter despite notable goals in major matches. United's intent to refresh attacking options and manage finances contributed to the decision, while Betis added creative depth on the wing.
The Brazilian is out of favour at Old Trafford and it was clear when Ruben Amorim joined the club that the former Ajax man would not be a part of his plans moving forward. Initially, Betis had explored the possibility of taking Antony on a straight loan deal until the end of the season. However, negotiations between the two clubs accelerated quickly on deadline day, leading to a permanent move being finalised.
The agreement is understood to be worth a 25 million package, with an additional 50% sell-on clause included in favour of Man United. Crucially, United will not pay a termination settlement to Antony as part of the deal, meaning the Brazil international departs Old Trafford outright after a difficult spell in England. Antony joined Man United from Ajax in a high-profile move that cost the club more than 80 million, reuniting him with former coach Erik ten Hag.
The Athletic claims that United had become increasingly open to parting ways with Antony, especially given the club's focus on refreshing their attacking options and balancing the books under financial fair play constraints. For Betis, the signing represents a significant coup. The La Liga side had been searching for a creative winger to strengthen their attacking depth, and Antony fits the bill. The winger had an impressive loan spell at the La Liga side last season and helped them reach
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