Premier League
Real Betis Balompié is on the verge of completing one of the most talked-about moves of the summer. The Betis sporting direction has reached a preliminary agreement with Manchester United for the return of Antony Matheus dos Santos, who would once again wear the green and white after leaving a mark at Benito Villamarín last season.
The deal, as reported by El Correo de Andalucia, includes an amount close to 20 million euros for 50% of the Brazilian attacker's rights. The player from Osasco, known in Seville as Antonio de Triana, will become Betis' ninth signing in the current transfer window. The operation has been devised creatively to avoid exceeding the salary cap, a recurring issue for the Heliopolitan club. In this first year, the player will reduce part of his wages, and Betis will only pay a symbolic amount, while the total payment will be completed in the summer of 2026.
Betis will pay 20 million for half of Antony's move to Manchester United
The Brazilian winger, who will wear the number 7 shirt, arrives with a strong determination to regain the best form he displayed under Manuel Pellegrini's command. His desire to return to Seville has been crucial in turning down other more financially attractive offers on the table. Antony believes that Betis offers him the best opportunity to establish himself as a key player and secure a place in the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup.
For their part, Betis considers the return of the skillful attacker as potentially pivotal in the battle for European spots. The Betis management is aware that if Antony shines in this second stint, his market value will significantly increase. Additionally, the player himself has secured a 5% share of a future sale, reinforcing his personal commitment to the Betis project.
In Triana, preparations are underway to welcome back a player who left an indelible mark on the fans. Although preparations for his unveiling video are already in progress, his debut does not seem imminent. It appears that a few matchdays will pass before seeing him back on the La Cartuja pitch, but excitement among the Betis community is at its peak.
The agreement still needs to be finalized, but everything indicates that Betis has made a masterstroke in the market. With Antony, the Verdiblanco team adds a top-level reinforcement and recovers an idol who could make a difference in a season filled with challenges.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BOMBAZO: Ahora sí que sí, Antony vuelve al Betis
