Manchester United are selling Antony – but not to Betis!
Manchester United are selling Antony – but not to Betis!
Antony’s market value has plummeted from €75 million in 2022 to just €20 million today (Transfermarkt)
According to Spanish reports, Atlético Madrid have emerged as front-runners with a €50 million offer for the 24-year-old Brazilian, who has impressed during his season-long loan in La Liga.
Antony’s Tumultuous United Tenure
Signed from Ajax in 2022 for a British-record fee for a winger, Antony managed just 14 appearances—mostly off the bench—under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, netting a solitary goal. With no option to buy in his Betis loan deal, United will reintegrate him post-season unless they sanction a sale.
“We appreciate Antony’s talent, but he must be at a club where he thrives,” a United director explained. “His time at Old Trafford has not gone to plan.”
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Betis Breakthrough in Spain
The Sevilla side have revived Antony’s career: 6 goals and 4 assists in 19 outings, helping Betis climb to 6th in La Liga—just one point shy of Champions League qualification.
He also scored in their Conference League semi-final first leg victory over Fiorentina, underlining his European credentials.
Atlético Enter the Fray
Unable to meet United’s valuation, Betis cannot match a €50 million fee. Instead, Atlético Madrid—seeking wide-and-dynamic flair for Madrid’s World Cup-bound squad—have stepped in. Sources claim the Spanish giants are preparing their formal bid, offering the chance for Antony to reunite with familiar La Liga rivals and compete in next season’s Champions League.
“Atleti see Antony as the perfect foil for their attack,” an informed insider commented. “He ticks all boxes: pace, skill and recent form.”
Market Reality and Next Steps
United’s firm stance retains their right to demand the full €50 million. Negotiations between the clubs are expected to intensify over the coming weeks, with United open to a swift sale rather than reintegrating an unsettled player.
Should Antony agree personal terms, Atlético will secure a low-risk, high-upside acquisition. Alternatively, he returns to Old Trafford as United plan a summer squad overhaul, prioritising players who fit Ten Hag’s long-term vision.
