Antony's future at Betis is in doubt because of money

VHO - Antony accepted a pay cut to join Betis, but the deal still stalled because MU offered a transfer fee of up to 40 million euros.

According to British media, Antony – the Brazilian player currently playing for Manchester United – has agreed to reduce his current salary by up to 30% to continue his long-term commitment to Real Betis. However, this deal is facing a major obstacle due to the transfer fee that MU requires.

Antony is currently earning around £150,000 a week at Old Trafford, but is willing to drop to £100,000 a week to sign a long-term contract with Betis – the team he played for on loan for the second half of last season. This salary is still a significant figure for a club with a modest budget like Betis.

Real Betis finds it difficult to buy Antony outright because of the high price.

However, the biggest problem lies with MU, when the English team offered a transfer fee of up to 40 million euros (equivalent to 32.58 million pounds) to sell the Brazilian player. This is a figure that exceeds the ability of the La Liga representative to pay.

Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo admitted: "We have to admit that this is a complicated deal. But as long as Antony has not committed to any other team, we will do our best to be his choice."

"We will look to do this deal creatively, but still ensure it does not harm the financial sustainability of the club," Manu Fajardo stressed.

Antony had an impressive half-season at Betis, scoring 9 goals and assisting 5 in 26 games, helping the team reach the UEFA Conference League final for the first time in their history. His performance was highly appreciated by experts, the team's management and fans.

It is known that last week Antony rejected an offer from Serie A club Como, affirming his desire to stay at Betis and wait for a decision from the Spanish team.

Antony's future is still a big question mark as Betis cannot meet the fee that MU demands, while the Brazilian player himself does not want to return to a crowded squad at Old Trafford. The coming days will be very important in determining whether he continues to wear Betis' shirt or has to find a new destination in this summer's transfer window.

According to QUOC TIEP (t/h)/Nguoi Dua Tin

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