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Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

21Jun

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis Balompie looks dejected during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Como have reportedly emerged as a surprise contender to sign Manchester United winger Antony. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since he joined Man United from Ajax in a £85m deal in the summer of 2022. After being deemed surplus to requirements, Antony was sent out on loan to Spanish side Real Betis for the second half of last term. Antony enjoyed a successful loan stint in Andalusia, scoring nine goals and five assists in 26 competitive appearances for M...

Real Betis’s president provides an update on Antony’s future

9May

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LALIGA

Real Betis’s president provides an update on Antony’s future

Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis Balompie during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Betis's president has confirmed that discussions are scheduled to take place with Manchester United at the end of the season as they seek to keep hold of Antony. The Brazilian is on red-hot form and starred once more as Betis booked a Europa League Conference final date with Chelsea. The 25-year-old, who endured a torrid time at Manchester United, scored a sensational free-kick and set up Abde Ezzalzouli's extra time winner as the Seville-based outfit knocked Fiorentina out of the semi-finals. It w...

Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

6Apr

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TRANSFERS

Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Antony dos Santos of Real Betis passes the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 05, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) Antony has been a revelation for Real Betis since he joined the La Liga club on loan from Manchester United in January, and because of this, it is no surprise that work is already being done on keeping him for at least one more season. Antony has amassed four goals and four assists since arriving at the Benito Villamarin, while his performances outside of G/A have also been spectacular. He has looked at home in Seville, and because of this, there is an even greater hope that he can stay for longer. Speaking to ...

Real Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

11Feb

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LALIGA

Real Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 08: Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Real Betis CEO Ramón Alarcón has opened the door to extending Antony's loan spell at the club beyond the summer. The Brazilian forward joined the LaLiga outfit last month on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season. Antony, 24, has a contract with United until June 2027, with an option to extend it for a further year. Asked about the possibility that Antony could remain at Betis on loan for the 2025-26 season, Alarcón told Cadena Ser radio: "Yes, I think so. It is a possibility, why not?" Antony had featured in just 13 of United's 32 games in all com...

8Feb

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LALIGA

Antony nets first Real Betis goal

Antony dos Santos of Real Betis celebrates after scoring their side's first goal with teammate Natan during the LaLiga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Manchester United winger Antony continued his fine start to life on loan at Real Betis with his first goal for the LaLiga side during Saturday's game at Celta Vigo. The 24-year-old opened the scoring at Balaídos in the 10th minute, taking a touch with his right foot, shifting on to his left and producing a really good finish from inside the box. Defender Diego Llorente added a second soon after to double Betis' lead before halt time. Antony's goal comes in just his second game for the Seville-based club, where he has hit the ground running after joining on loan...