A new report has revealed the ‘real reason’ why Manchester United are letting £86m flop Antony join La Liga outfit Real Betis on loan.
The Brazil international has been a huge flop at Man Utd as he’s failed to live up to expectations following his £86m move from Ajax in 2022.
Antony was made United’s top target ahead of Erik ten Hag’s first season at Old Trafford, but his dire form ensured he slipped in the pecking order before the Dutchman was sacked in October.
The winger has also barely featured under Ruben Amorim and it’s clear he is not part of the head coach’s plans. He has only made 14 appearances this season and has not made a single Premier League start.
The 24-year-old has been linked with several European and Saudi Pro League sides in recent months but Real Betis have emerged as his most likely destination.
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It’s become increasingly apparent that he is going to join Real Betis and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed on Monday morning that this deal is ‘verbally agreed’.
He said: “Antony to Real Betis, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties with Man United too.
“Documents being checked; then time for travel and medical tests. United will let him leave on loan deal with 𝐧𝐨 buy clause. He’ll be formally back to United in June.”
A report from The Boot Room reveals the ‘real reason’ why Man Utd changed their stance on Antony’s exit after they were initially against a short-term exit amid one ‘concern’ with ‘the success’ of one player ‘convincing’ INEOS to sanction the deal.
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The report explained:
‘Manchester United, who have been wary of a short-term deal for Antony, have been partly convinced due to Vitor Roque’s success on loan from Barcelona at Real Betis.
‘Anthony Martial’s unsuccessful six-month loan spell at Sevilla is a key factor behind United being reticent about a similarly short-term deal involving the Brazilian international.
‘But with Roque becoming one of Manuel Pellegrini’s most trusted players this campaign, Ruben Amorim’s side now have a reason to believe that the former Ajax winger could also turn his career around at Betis.
‘Antony has been convinced by both Pellegrini and Roque to make the move to Spain. TBR Football understands that the FA Cup winner is of the belief that a move to the La Liga side could aid his redemption as he has managed to persuade the Red Devils to send him on out on loan.
‘The prospect of a permanent transfer to Real Betis does not lie in the Osasco-born forward’s destiny as the Spanish club do not have the finances to fund such a move.’
