Antony finally completed his long-awaited move to Real Betis on deadline day.
After the Spanish outfit spent the majority of the window angling for another loan deal, Manchester United stood firm in their demands, making it clear they wanted to facilitate a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy next year.
When the sides couldn’t agree on how a temporary transfer would pan out, Betis were eventually made to put their money where their mouth is by submitting a £19 million offer whilst pledging an additional £2.59 million in add-ons and a 50 per cent sell-on clause. This was deemed enough for United to do business.
Antony bids farewell to United after three seasons
Antony rejoined Betis, this time on a five-year deal, therefore officially pulling the curtains on a lacklustre three-year tenure at Old Trafford.
He racked up 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances in red, with his last outing being a defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in January. He was then shipped on loan to Seville without making a single Premier League start in 2024/2025.
Antony let dsgruntled over United’s treatment
Yet, he went on to barely put a foot wrong for Betis, returning nine goals and five assists in 26 matches.
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— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) September 2, 2025
They were equally as desperate as Antony to bring him back to the Villamarin Stadium – and boy, did they show it upon his return this week; Los Verdiblancos fans swarmed the streets to give the Brazilian a real hero’s welcome after he landed in Spain.
He proceeded to undergo media duties to react to the transfer before getting emotional when reflecting on his United troubles.
“What happened in Manchester, only I know how difficult it was. I’m sorry. Training separately, but that’s part of life. I knew this moment would come. It’s in the past,” divulged Antony.
