'The GOAT is back!' - Antony swarmed by Betis fans as he hangs out of car window after finally ending Man Utd transfer saga on deadline day

Real Betis fans gave a rousing reception to Antony in the city of Seville on Monday night, after the Brazilian completed a last-gasp move from Manchester United on deadline day. Antony's future remained in limbo throughout the summer, with the La Liga side unable to meet United's valuation. But the player and the fans will be absolutely ecstatic for the stint to continue.

Antony spent the latter half of the 2024-25 season on loan at the Benito Villamarin, scoring nine goals in 26 games across all competitions as Manuel Pellegrini's men earned a runners-up medal in the Conference League and a sixth-place finish to qualify for this season's Europa League. With Betis remaining hopeful of signing the former Ajax wonderkid, and no other teams showing serious interest, the Red Devils decided to sell Antony for a cut-price €25 million (£22m/$29m) fee. He joins Los Verdiblancos on a five-year deal, until 2030.

The left-footed winger will be keen to revive his career at Betis and earn a spot in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup. He will be expected to feature in his first game in the 2025-26 season on September 14, against newly-promoted Levante.