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Topics: Manchester United, Transfer News, Antony, Erik Ten Hag, Real Betis, La Liga
Luke Davies
Topics: Manchester United, Transfer News, Antony, Erik Ten Hag, Real Betis, La Liga
Manchester United winger Antony could be 'set to leave' the club in the January transfer window with a La Liga side 'interested' in the player.
Antony, 24, joined United for a hefty fee of £82m in the summer of 2022, according to BBC Sport.
The player previously worked with Erik ten Hag during their time at Ajax. In his spell at the Amsterdam-based side, the Brazilian scored 24 goals and registered 22 assists in his 82 appearances for the iconic club.
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However, he has failed to replicate this form during his time at United and has featured just 11 times in all competitions, with just one goal to show for his efforts this season.
And when you consider he has netted just 12 times in 93 games for the Red Devils, his performances have not justified the huge fee United paid for him.
Now, a Spanish club have emerged as likely candidates to offer him a way out of Old Trafford. Real Betis, who currently sit ninth in La Liga, are reportedly interested in taking the player on loan.
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Spanish outlet ABC reports that Betis’ sporting director, Manu Fajardo, is ‘keen’ on the right winger.
However, the deal may not be straightforward given the finances involved, with Betis seemingly unable to pay his £200,000 per-week wage (according to Capology).
But a solution may come in the form of both parties sharing the player’s wages in order to make the deal happen.
Antony’s agent, Junior Pedroso, recently gave an update on his client’s future in an interview with Fabrizio Romano via Give Me Sport.
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“Yes, many clubs have approached us for Antony’s move in January,” said Pedroso.
“These clubs wanted to understand the situation for Antony, so I can confirm that there’s concrete interest."
He then went on to explain how United have never actively told him that they want the winger to leave the club despite his on-pitch struggles.
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"To be fair, Manchester United have never expressed any interest to sell or loan out Antony to us,” he added.
“We never received this sort of communication so far. Man United management never told us that they want Antony to leave, despite the reports we see around about our client.
“I can say that Antony’s future is very much tied to Manchester United's interests. If the club thinks it would be a good idea to loan Antony out in January so he can get more minutes and regain his trust, we will work together on that option.
“Otherwise, Antony is working hard to regain his place and show his best skills under the new coach Ruben Amorim.”