Antony looked to have secured a transfer away from Manchester United but Real Betis have since cast that into doubt after a releasing a statement on the situation on Friday evening
Antony has released a message after his transfer from Manchester United to Real Betis ground to a halt. The La Liga side issued a statement on Friday withdrawing their offer, despite the Red Devils having agreed terms.
A £21.6million fee was agreed for the Brazilian star who spent time on loan at Betis last season. A further £2.6m was set to be payable in add-ons with United set to take a £60m loss on the former Ajax ace, but the club stood to gain 50 percent of any profit that Betis made in any future sale of the 25-year-old.
Despite that, issues remained. Antony has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford and carries a significant salary that he does not want to lose. Neither Betis or United were willing to make up the difference and Antony is believed to be unwilling to waive what he stands to make.
Betis released a statement late on Friday declaring: "There is no agreement and we have withdrawn the transfer offer because Real Betis can't afford the transfer fee and the amounts that Manchester United must [instead] pay the player before the transfer."
United chiefs believe the stance of the Seville-based side is merely a bargaining tactic. For Antony's part, he appears relaxed.
Posting on Instagram, the winger filled his story with an image of himself with friends at what appears to be a restaurant. Antony added a thoughtful comment to his post.
“Among family and friends, life always has a big surprise in store for us," he wrote.
Antony joined the Spanish side on loan during the winter transfer window and shone in his spell with the club. The Brazil international helped the side to the UEFA Conference League final, where they were beaten by Chelsea, and looked to have made a strong connection to the club.
He returned to Manchester this summer as part of the club's so-called 'bomb squad'. Antony was outcast from first team preparations along with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Rashford has since joined Barcelona on loan while a £40m fee has been agreed with Chelsea for Garnacho. Antony now looks set to join the other two players in uncertainty with just days remaining of the transfer window.
olaiya18
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pay him to leave
pay him from your pocket now
Hakbeimnop
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If you won’t take the pay cut and fight for your ascendancy elsewhere, then you’ll remain an outcast for the remaining two seasons and with that the end of your career as a footballer.
Niccdortu
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Manchester United was do away with the old guard that is lurking in the background and advise the board poorly.
ParisforMancity
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manu club and fans are cursed u can see how they even reason in the comment section..there reasoning is equal to the way the club operates 😂..
vyseherzel_
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Meanwhile, Manchester United wishes for the Jose Mourinho reunion 😀👌🏻
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who ? not me
jemeilnpt
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United shouldn’t sell him and Sancho, let them train hard everyday, bench them until January when Mbeumo and Amad leaves for AFCON so that they can replace them temporarily till they are back.
You all are hypocrite , if they keep playing rubbish, you will all vent your anger on the coach!!!smh
Hassle78
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pay him to leave
fashlomo
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he cost this too himself wanting too die on a club who doesn't want you they just want a cheap players thinking they are wise! Bayern was interested in him Al-Nars was willing too give him a hefty salary and pay 50 million transfer fee, but he refused wanting too die on a club who doesn't need you they just want your talent
luwacdkptu
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This guy is a fraud, let him rot on the sidelines and dash his career away.
SGTSingam
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Meanwhile, Manchester United wishes for the Jose Mourinho reunion 😀👌🏻
rafaeljoel
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I don't see why Amorim is selling this guy fits his style of play since he want's a winger to cover as a wingback this guy can do that give him a chance
duybilmry
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United shouldn’t sell him and Sancho, let them train hard everyday, bench them until January when Mbeumo and Amad leaves for AFCON so that they can replace them temporarily till they are back.
U pay the salary?
Football_only
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how painful is to see the loss.. it is better to not sale him.
Cakcdekyz
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It's so pitiful how he's market price has a downfall to the rock bottom.
Voybloprst
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let him stay at United
TeamDura
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United shouldn’t sell him and Sancho, let them train hard everyday, bench them until January when Mbeumo and Amad leaves for AFCON so that they can replace them temporarily till they are back.
exactly bro
Ikbest0000
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What did Amorim did to Antony..? Even Ten Hag stop playing Antony before Amorim came.
ETH stopped playing him before Amorim took over, quite understood. But normally, when a new coach comes in, it's paramount that all players are given a clean slate. In other words, every player is given a fresh start and equal playground to prove themselves to the new manager, but Anothony and some other players were not given the same playground given to others, especially Anothony and Rashford, and fans can understand that their huge weekly salaries were the reason the United new shareholders (INEOS) wants to get off their wage bill was the reason Amorim treated the players in such a way with the coach being backed by the club hierarchies. That's exactly what happened. The same thing United will still be facing with Sancho because the player who's receiving 300k weekly has refused every club interested in him during the summer transfer widow because none of the clubs are willing to meet up with his salary demand because he has refused to burge on his current salary. Sancho is ready to sit on the bench for the reminder of his two years contracts, just to collect his salary in full.Man United has a lot in their plate. The board must find a solution real fast to resolve the off pitch issues to avoid any more distraction going forward into the new season.
Sam81468
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United shouldn’t sell him and Sancho, let them train hard everyday, bench them until January when Mbeumo and Amad leaves for AFCON so that they can replace them temporarily till they are back.
Sam81468
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That's just the issue of clubs giving players outrageous salaries in their contracts because they (players) won't burge on their salaries for any club knowing you are offloading them against their wish. Anthony is not happy with United after what Amorim did to him, which led to his loan transfer to Betis and the club backing the coach then. Man United has a lot of issues resolved both on and off the pitch. All this might just be a huge distraction to Amorim, considering the pressure that's on him currently for the team to perform.
What did Amorim did to Antony..? Even Ten Hag stop playing Antony before Amorim came.
Sam81468
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While others are waiving and sacrificing part of their wages and agent fee just to leave a for better playing time in boost their careers, Antony and Sancho will rather sacrifice their careers for a small money that will not affect their future success and income. What’s that greediness going to lead them to..? If Antony wants to play in the World Cup, he should just forget about that coin and move fast and start playing.
Alpasino72
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This betis wnts to betray Anthony
fiyekmnpu
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Manchester United is stupid. From $100million to £27million. Wat a club. I am really sick of dis club as a fan. Money miss road syndrome
Ikbest0000
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That's just the issue of clubs giving players outrageous salaries in their contracts because they (players) won't burge on their salaries for any club knowing you are offloading them against their wish. Anthony is not happy with United after what Amorim did to him, which led to his loan transfer to Betis and the club backing the coach then. Man United has a lot of issues resolved both on and off the pitch. All this might just be a huge distraction to Amorim, considering the pressure that's on him currently for the team to perform.
Game-analyser
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Even if he and sancho stays…it will not be a loss…they add out swuad dept..especially during the Afcon so mbeumu,amad and lot more will leave united for about 1-2 months…so they can replace them…
kindeilst
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But you people star Antony at Ajax lowered to that amount. man united we need prayers 😭😭