REAL BETIS signed Manchester United winger Antony on loan on Saturday until the end of the season after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford.
The Brazil international, 24, became Man United’s second most expensive player ever when he joined from Ajax in 2022 for £81.3 million (€96 million).
“Real Betis and Manchester United have reached a deal for a loan of Antony for the current season,” said Betis in a statement.
Antony has scored 12 goals in 92 games for United, currently 13th in the Premier League, and has a contract at Old Trafford until 2027.
The winger started brightly after he arrived from Ajax, scoring on his first three appearances for former United coach Erik ten Hag, but soon dropped out of form and favour.
Antony was investigated by Brazilian police after allegations of domestic abuse, which he denied, with the investigation concluded without any charges being brought in August 2024.
Ten Hag said the allegations had played a part in the winger’s poor form.
Antony has not started a top-flight match for Manchester United this season, making eight appearances as a substitute.
Ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim has often opted for emerging talent Amad Diallo on the right flank, with Antony’s chances extremely limited.
The Brazilian joins a Real Betis side in mid-table and competes in the Uefa Conference League.
I’ve a question for the 42. Why do you need to mention an accusation that was made against a person, which they denied and were not charged with, in a story about a players move of club. Why is it relevant?. Why does an accusation need to follow a person forever even after no charge was made and no case to answer. It just seems like such lazy, gutter journalism. Having said that, I have just accused you of being a journalist, and I have seen no proof of that on here either.
@Margaret turnbull: Well said, and it is gutter press by them, always looks for the worst in people to keep their shite ego happy.
@Margaret turnbull: not to defend the 42 but it was given as a probable reason for his poor form
@Margaret turnbull: read the article and you may understand the reasoning. Clearly stated that ETH beloved that the accusation and investigation was a distraction and part of the reason for his loss of form.
@Margaret turnbull: because it had a huge impact on his trajectory at Man United and was the biggest news story of his time at the club, which just ended. It didn’t distort any information about it.
Now we know teams have overpaid for some players. Liverpool are as guilty as anyone but this fella must be the biggest waste of money in the premier League.
@ecrowley ecrowley: he knows how lucky he is and is happy to sit on bench but someone like grealish who has the talent and would start for most clubs.0 ambition.
@Papa Kilo: Not wrong there.
For the money that was paid for him. The worst player i ever seen. And i have seen a few bad ones.
@Michael Carroll: he’d be the worst player for quarter of the cost
Pound for pound, the worst signing in the history of the Premier League
Going on loan till the end of the season is not leaving Man Utd. So still no money for new players. The article also fails to mention any details of the loan move. Are United still paying his wages? I presume they are paying the majority if not all. I actually hope he does well for Beth’s, so they’ll buy him at the end of the season.
@Kevin Dillon: Don’t know who Beth is, but obviously meant to be Betis :-)
@Kevin Dillon: what has Beth ever done to you
He might chance a career as a ballerina if Betis doesn’t work out
Good player wrong club mayby
He hasn’t left. They still own him.
@ Teddy o Neill. Obviously you dont read much of the comments on here Teddy. Its far from a Man utd supporter that i am.
@ Teddy o Neill. And what are you basing the good player on.Man utd had there pants down with this joker.
@Michael Carroll: keep being a utd fan then instead off slagging players