Man United shocks Real Betis with Antony ownership offer
Antony’s Future at Real Betis: A Unique Agreement with Manchester United
In the upcoming 2025/26 season, Antony could still find himself playing for Real Betis through a unique agreement with Manchester United. Despite the disappointment of losing to Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League final, Real Betis managed to secure sixth place in La Liga, earning them a spot in the Europa League for the next season.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini will have an increased transfer budget to work with, but a direct offer for Antony is deemed too costly. The Brazilian international made a strong impression during his loan spell at Real Betis in the beginning of 2025, scoring nine goals for the team.
Manchester United is keen on selling Antony this summer as part of their efforts to reduce the wage bill, while still aiming to secure a significant transfer fee for the talented winger.
Latest on Antony’s Transfer: United in Talks with Real Betis
Manchester United are in discussions with Real Betis regarding a potential deal for Antony. Atletico Madrid and Juventus have also shown interest in the winger if Betis cannot retain him. Former United manager Erik ten Hag is rumored to be interested in bringing Antony to Bayer Leverkusen, but the player himself prefers to stay in Spain.
Real Betis is unable to meet the current asking price of €35m for Antony, leading to discussions about alternative arrangements to secure his services.
Resigning Antony: Real Betis’ Options
In an effort to bring Antony back to Andalucia, Real Betis and Manchester United are considering a shared ownership deal. This agreement would involve Antony returning to Real Betis on loan for the upcoming season, with a permanent transfer scheduled for 2026.
This unique arrangement would not involve an immediate purchase, but rather the acquisition of a percentage of Antony’s rights, with the option to increase ownership in the following years. Additionally, a sell-on fee could be included in the deal if Real Betis agrees to a payment of €20m to Manchester United.
