Manchester United flop Antony has revealed he rejected an offer to link up with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich before sealing his permanent transfer to Real Betis. The Brazilian winger, who fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, officially sealed his return to Betis in a €25 million (£21m/$27m) deal on deadline day, penning a five-year contract.
Real Betis have confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Antony from Manchester United in a €25 million (£22m) deal. The move includes a 50% sell-on clause on any future profit, ending weeks of tense negotiations over the player’s wages. Antony returns to Betis permanently after a successful loan spell, having revitalised his career in La Liga following a difficult stint at Old Trafford.
Real Betis have put out a statement confirming that they have pulled out of Antony transfer unless Manchester United shell out an exit fee or the player lowers his salary demands. The La Liga side sensationally walked away from a deal just hours after a transfer package worth £21.6 million ($29m) had been agreed. Betis admitted they couldn’t afford the astronomical financial demands tied to the agreement with United.
Manchester United outcast Antony has reportedly moved out of his luxurious mansion in Hale, Greater Manchester, as he checked into a hotel close to the airport with his family. The Brazilian winger is on the verge of ending his United nightmare after Real Betis reached an agreement in principle to bring back the 25-year-old to La Liga.
Antony’s turbulent spell at Manchester United looks to be drawing to a close, with it reported that Real Betis have reached an agreement in principle to bring the winger back to Spain. The Brazilian has been frozen out under United boss Ruben Amorim, who wasted no time in signalling that the 25-year-old had no role in his long-term project at Old Trafford.
Antony's former Real Betis team-mate has urged the Spanish club to re-sign the Brazilian from Manchester United this summer. Antony enjoyed an impressive loan spell in the last six months of the 2025-26 campaign and is reportedly keen on returning to Spain. The winger is clear on his stance as he do not intend to play for any other club other Betis.
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