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Antony Completes Permanent Move to Real Betis From Manchester United

The winger returns after a career‑reviving loan, reflecting United’s decision to cut losses on a costly 2022 buy.

Overview

  • Real Betis confirmed the signing on a five-year deal running to 2030 after a late agreement on deadline day.
  • Reports say Betis will pay a fixed €22 million plus up to €3 million in add-ons, with Manchester United inserting a 50% sell-on clause.
  • Antony grew emotional at his unveiling, saying, "Only my family knows how hard it was to be there," after months training away from United’s first team.
  • The move briefly stalled late last week over a dispute reported to involve a salary reduction before the clubs resolved the issue.
  • He returns after a productive loan spell of nine goals and six assists in 26 games that helped Betis reach the UEFA Conference League final, as United accept a significant loss versus the €95m fee paid in 2022.