Real Betis are renewing their interest in signing Antony after it has become clear that both Manchester United and the player himself are making it possible.
Real Betis goes “all in” for Antony
Real Betis have reactivated their interest in Antony, the talented Brazilian winger who made a good impression during his loan spell at Benito Villamarín. Despite the fact that the player showed an exceptional performance and connected well with the fans, the club still faces a significant obstacle: Antony’s high salary and that Manchester United suddenly found out that their flop could actually play football and would have paid.
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However, the good news for Betis is that the player himself will be willing to lower his financial requirements to make a permanent transfer possible. Antony is clear that he wants to stay at Sevilla and is motivated to continue contributing to the green and white team.
This situation gives optimism to the club, which is already working on a proposal that could convince both the player and his current club to make the deal. The idea is to find a balance between Betis’ finances and the Brazilian’s expectations, as he sees this sporting project as an ideal opportunity to continue growing.
Last season, during his loan spell, Antony showed off his quality, speed and ability to create turmoil in attack, making him a favourite with the fans at Villamarín. His style of play fits very well with the team’s offensive philosophy, so his continuity will be good news for fans.
Antony managed just 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances in all competitions for United, but found his form at Betis, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in just 26 appearances.
Antony wants to stay at Real Betis
Although the salary issue is a difficult point, the player’s desire to stay at Betis could be the key to loosening up the negotiations. The club is confident that, with the will of both parties, they can come to a satisfactory agreement.
In conclusion, Real Betis are determined to bet on Antony again, and all signs point to the Brazilian also wanting to be part of the project. Now it remains to wait for the financial details to fall into place, so that this signing can be realized and take a leap in quality.
The report adds that United want around £40 million, and Betis are willing to pay it in instalments, with an initial £20 million paid upfront this summer. When Betis president Angel Haro was asked about Antony’s future earlier this month, he told Cope Sevilla that the transfer is dependent on “Manchester United, Antony and Betis being willing to pay the transfer fee”.
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Antony, who earns £10.4 million at Manchester United, is willing to reduce his salary so that it is possible to continue his success at Real Betis.
