Antony joined Real Betis on loan after being deemed surplus by new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim following limited goal contributions at United. He scored nine goals and provided five assists for Betis, prompting the club to pursue a permanent deal and the player to offer a wage reduction to facilitate a move. Manchester United set a €39m asking price. Betis have reportedly offered about €20m for 50 percent of Antony's rights, which would make them co-owners while United retain a 50 percent sell-on clause. Co-ownership arrangements are common in Europe but rare in England. Betis are considered United's most likely buyer.
Manchester United have reportedly moved one step closer to an agreement with Real Betis over Antony but only for half of him. The Brazilian is the Red Devils' second-most expensive signing ever on account of his 86m move from Ajax in 2022. After 96 appearances and just 17 goal involvements, the arrival of Ruben Amorim in the dugout at Old Trafford signalled the beginning of the end for Antony at the club.
Along with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia, Antony was deemed surplus to requirements by the Portuguese head coach, and headed out on loan to Real Betis for the second half of the season. There, he looked a player transformed, registering nine goals and five assists in all competitions and leading club captain Isco to suggest crowdfunding his permanent transfer.
Antony wants the transfer even offering to take a pay cut to get the deal done and Betis want him back, but the numbers have proved tricky with the Red Devils setting a 39m asking price. However, according to report from Diario de Sevilla, Los Verdiblancos have now offered around 20m for 50 per cent of Antony's rights, which would essentially make them a co-owner of the player.
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