Real Betis send message to Manchester United over permanent Antony transfer
Real Betis have opene the door to signing Manchester United flop Antony on a permanent transfer.
The Brazilian winger joine Betis during the January สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน transfer window on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Antony is considere one of the biggest transfer flops in history, having struggle to make an impact at Old Trafford since his £82m move from Ajax in 2022.
That deal made Antony one of the most expensive signings in history but he could barely get a game across his final two seasons at United, scoring four goals in 52 appearances.
The 24-year-old has, however, enjoye a brighter start to his Betis career, earning the Player of the Match award on his debut and then scoring in his second appearance for the Spanish side.
There is no clause in the loan deal for Real Betis to sign Antony on permanently next summer but the La Liga outfit look set to approach Manchester United with a possible offer.
Asked whether Betis would look to keep Antony at the club long-term, club chief Ramon Alarcon told Cadena Ser’s Radio Sevilla: ‘I think so.
‘The other day the CEO of United called me. 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.
‘There is very good chemistry with Manchester [United] and with the player. It is a possibility that he will continue next season, why not?’
After Antony’s impressive Real Betis debut, his new manager Manuel Pellegrini heaped praise on his new signing.
‘Well, I think it was a very positive debut,’ said the former Manchester City boss. ‘He’s a quality player.
‘I was talking to him just before the game. I think a good player doesn’t have to be constantly showing off his skills with the ball.
‘He has to play a good game, make few mistakes and do two or three important things: a goal, a good pass, a good cross.
‘I think he was very involve today, especially with the second goal. He had just arrive a couple of days before and I think he’s going to contribute a lot to us.’
Antony’s first Real Betis goal could not prevent Pellegrini’s side from slipping to a 3-2 defeat to Celta Vigo at the weekend. The loss leaves Betis just 11th in La Liga.