Former Manchester United winger, Antony, don open up say one former Champions League winner try sign am before e finally move go Real Betis. The Brazil international secure permanent deal with the Spanish club this summer after e shine well for Manuel Pellegrini’s side during the second half of the 2024/25 season.
Antony score nine goals and give five assists last season for Los Verdiblancos, help dem reach the UEFA Conference League final, even though dem chop 4-1 beating from Chelsea.
After that, transfer wahala begin between Man United and Betis, as people dey fear say Betis no fit raise enough money to buy am fully.
But last last, both clubs shake hands for around £19.1 million, even though United lose big compared to the £82.5 million wey dem spend buy am from Ajax for 2022.
Antony Talk Say Bayern Munich Try Hijack Deal Before E Leave Man United
The 25-year-old reveal say Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich almost snatch am before e sign for Betis. According to am, “Bayern also approach me, but I don already almost finish agreement with Betis. I be dey like 95% committed to them.”
Antony talk this one for interview with ESPN Brasil wey The Mirror quote. “I be dey torn, but I know say my family dey happy for Seville — my wife, my son and my daughter. Money important, but happiness get weight pass.”
Since e return go Betis, Antony never score or assist for four La Liga games, but e don get one goal and one assist for their 2-2 Europa League draw against Nottingham Forest on September 24.
When you check him Man United record, e leave Old Trafford with just 12 goals and 5 assists in 96 matches — and funny enough, e don almost match that record for Betis in just 65 fewer games.
How Liverpool Fit Suffer Because of Antony Decision
If Antony bin snub Betis go Bayern, e for no likely become regular starter under Vincent Kompany, wey already get Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Serge Gnabry for wing. But now, Olise future for Bayern don dey uncertain — and Liverpool dey eye am as long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
If Antony don join Bayern, e fit don occupy that right-wing slot, which for make Bayern more open to sell Olise. But as the Brazilian choose Betis, the Bundesliga giants miss one potential replacement, meaning Liverpool fit face harder negotiation to get Olise later.
Still, reports show say the deal never dead. If Liverpool still serious, dem fit go for Olise in 2026 — but Bayern go demand nothing less than £100 million before dem gree release am.
Summary
Antony choice to remain for Spain no just affect United, e fit even change Liverpool transfer future. As Bayern lose chance to sign am, Liverpool fit struggle to get Olise cheaper. Sometimes, one player decision fit ripple across Europe like chain reaction — and this Antony matter na clear example.
