Real Betis, the Spanish football club, has expressed a strong interest in signing Antony, the talented winger from Manchester United. The Brazilian player has been making waves in Spain and is fast becoming a fan favorite.
Antony's performance on loan at Real Betis has been nothing short of impressive. He has emerged as a key player in the club’s push for Champions League football and the Europa Conference League title. His contribution to the team is evident from their record - six wins out of nine La Liga matches he started.
The winger also played an instrumental role in holding league leaders Barcelona to a draw recently. This performance further solidified his position as an essential part of the team.
Real Betis' stance on signing Antony permanently
Manu Fajardo, the sporting director of Real Betis, has been vocal about the club's intention to sign Antony permanently. He stated that the club would do 'everything possible' to ensure Antony re-signs for them in the summer.
Manu Fajardo, Sporting director of Real Betis, said:
“It’s still early, but we’ll try in different ways to do everything possible to ensure Antony stays.”
The Spanish club is in a strong position with Champions League qualification on the cards and a good chance of progressing far in the Conference League. This could potentially provide them with a decent-sized transfer budget to secure Antony's services.
Manchester United's potential gain
Manchester United may see this as an excellent opportunity to recoup some of their investment on Antony. The English football giant had paid £86 million to sign him from Ajax in 2022. Given his impressive performance at Real Betis, they might be able to negotiate a profitable deal.
Since his loan move from Manchester United, Antony has made significant contributions at Betis. In just 13 appearances for Betis, he managed eight goal contributions which include four goals and four assists.
Antony’s future will certainly be one of interest as we approach the summer transfer window. His performances have caught attention not only from Real Betis but also other clubs who might be interested in securing his services. However, it remains interesting to see how Manchester United responds to these developments and what decision they make regarding this talented winger's future.
