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Real Betis Balompié is pleased to announce that a verbal agreement has been reached with Manchester United for the loan signing of Brazilian winger Antony. The 24-year-old is set to join the La Liga side on a temporary basis until the end of the current season, with no option to purchase included in the deal. Upon completion of the loan term, Antony will return to Manchester United in June.
The agreement comes after comprehensive discussions between Real Betis and Manchester United, aiming to bolster the attacking options for manager Manuel Pellegrini. Antony, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 for a reported fee of £86 million, has experienced a challenging spell at Old Trafford, managing 12 goals and five assists in 95 appearances.
In the current season, Antony has found first-team opportunities limited, featuring predominantly in cup competitions and accumulating 401 minutes of play without a Premier League start under coach Ruben Amorim. This move to Real Betis offers the Brazilian international a valuable opportunity to gain consistent playing time and contribute to the club’s ambitions in La Liga.
The loan arrangement stipulates that Manchester United will cover a significant portion of Antony’s £200,000-a-week salary during his tenure at Real Betis. This financial collaboration underscores the commitment of both clubs to facilitate a move beneficial to the player’s development and the sporting objectives of Real Betis.
Antony has expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to join Real Betis, eager to integrate into the squad and make a meaningful impact in the Spanish top flight. The formalization of the loan is contingent upon the completion of medical examinations and the finalization of contractual documents, which are currently underway.
Real Betis is confident that Antony’s skill set and experience will add significant value to the team’s offensive dynamics. The club looks forward to welcoming him to Seville and is optimistic that this collaboration will yield positive outcomes for both the player and the organization.
