Man Utd received a shock in the Antony case

(Dan Tri) - Man Utd just suffered a shock in the transfer market when Real Betis announced they withdrew from the Antony deal at the last minute, despite the two sides having reached an agreement worth 21.6 million pounds.

Real Betis have announced they cannot afford the financial package agreed with Man Utd. They had previously agreed to sign the Brazilian striker for £21.6 million with a clause to pay Man Utd 50% of the transfer fee if Antony was sold in the future. The Red Devils have allowed the Brazilian player to go to Spain to negotiate personal terms.

Antony's move to Real Betis fell through (Photo: Getty).

However, problems arose over Antony's compensation, outstanding wages and personal terms. Real Betis claimed the overall cost was too high, forcing them to withdraw.

The Spanish club announced: “No agreement has been reached. Real Betis cannot meet the transfer fee and payments that Man Utd need to settle with the player before the transaction is completed.”

Meanwhile, Man Utd believe this could just be a bargaining chip from Real Betis. The La Liga team also left open the possibility of renegotiating, provided the overall fee is reduced.

Antony is considered "waste" of Man Utd (Photo: Getty).

Antony, who has two years left on his contract with Man Utd, impressed during a short loan spell with Betis earlier this year. He started 15 La Liga games, scoring five goals and assisting two, and was nominated for Player of the Month.

Since his £85m move to Man Utd, Antony has been considered a disappointing signing. In 96 games, he has scored only 12 goals and provided 9 assists. At the national team level, Antony has 16 appearances for Brazil, the last time he was called up in June 2023 but was not used.

Antony's future remains uncertain. It is possible that he will be on the bench for the entire next season at Man Utd if he cannot find a way out.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/man-utd-nhan-cu-soc-o-vu-antony-20250830193304505.htm