Manchester United’s £86m Star Antony Secures Loan Move to Real Betis After Falling Out of Favour

Manchester United officially announced Brazilian winger Antony half-season loan transfer to Spanish outfit Real Betis.

Antony’s period of struggle at Manchester United officially ends with this half-season loan at Real Betis after his record-breaking move from Ajax in 2022.

The top-up fee of Antony’s £86 million transfer to United pushed him past Paul Pogba as their second most expensive signing.

The 23-year-old endured numerous difficulties at Manchester United because he managed to find the back of the net only 12 times from his 96 appearances in all competitions.

United’s Premier League season saw only a single goal from Antony, as he struggled to secure his place in Erik ten Hag’s team or under the new manager, Ruben Amorim.

Antony’s standing in the team diminished when Ruben Amorim took over as manager last year because he has never started any Premier League matches since Amorim became the new coach.

The move to Betis gives Antony the Spanish environment to restart his career while rumours about his playing future persist.

Antony Is Excited To Join Real Betis

Manchester United forward Antony will end the 2024/25 season playing in Spanish competition after obtaining international clearance according to an official club statement.

The entire Manchester United organization has good wishes for Antonio as she begins her time at the Seville side.

After moving to Spain for his medical testing Antony showed his profound joy at Real Betis at their facility. Local media announced he felt excited and prepared for his next step.

Antony’s transfer without cost saw Real Betis take on most of his remuneration payments through their adopted responsibility to pay 84% of his wages.

While the Spanish club offered bonus incentives during the loan agreement they opposed turning the temporary status into a full contract at any time. Antony will head back to Manchester next summer to face crucial talks about his next professional steps.

Betis holds the ninth position in La Liga with 28 points but still fights for advancement in the UEFA Conference League. United will return to English domestic competition with a Fulham match at Craven Cottage on Sunday.