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Among the strikers provided by Manchester United during the winter transfer window was Antony, who left Old Trafford without having started a single Premier League match in the 2024-2025 season.
The Brazilian end, signed by £ 86 million, had already seen its role under Erik Ten Hag in the final campaign of the manager. When Ruben Amorim took over in November, Antony’s possibilities to claim a place in the initial XI were practically non -existent.
Amorim gave the 24-year-old platform to demonstrate his worth, giving him nine appearances, including two openings in the Europa League against Bodo/Glimt and a brief exit in the 4-3 defeat of the Cábao Cup against Tottenham.
However, its impact was minimal, and was replaced after only 55 minutes in that spurs clash.
After its transfer to Real Betis, Antony has not wasted time causing an impression. In just his second appearance in the League, he combined his goal account of the first half of the season in United, scoring a 3-2 defeat against Celta Vigo.
Since arriving in Spain, Antony has already been appointed game player twice, which suggests that he can prosper better outside English.
Antony has already received more Laliga Motm awards this season than Vinícius Jr 🤯🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/ktwgrqnrce
– Onefootball (@onefootball) February 10, 2025
His style of play and attack instincts may not be suitable for the Premier League, where the defenders quickly adapted to their game after their initial outputs.
With ineos now directing United football operations, they may be better served to accept that Antony is better suitable for Spanish football and allow him to continue his career in Betis beyond this season.
The possibility of a permanent stay has already been recognized by the CEO of Betis, Ramon Alarcon, who addressed the matter in a recent interview.
He said: “I think so (we could keep Antony in the long term). The other day, United CEO called me. We send you all the movements and details of the player throughout the week so that they can see that we are taking care of their asset.
“There is very good chemistry with Manchester (United) and with the player. It is a possibility to continue next season, why not?
At this time there is no purchase option included in the current loan agreement, which means that the two clubs would have to negotiate a transfer rate in the summer if Betis decides to make Antony’s move permanent.
