Manchester United has confirmed that Antony has left the club in a movement that is contrary to the wishes of Ruben Amorim.
The Brazilian completed a loan movement to the Spanish side of Real Betis until the end of the season. Antony, 24, traveled to Spain earlier this week to undergo a medical and to put the finishing touches to his move.
According to reports in Spain, Betis will contribute a large part of the attacker's wage during his enchantment at the club, while there is no option or obligation to buy it after his first loan tint. United has also ensured that a clause is concluded in the agreement that will regularly grant Antony first team football.
The Red Devils have written in a 'penalty' clause in the move that will see Betis make up a fee if they do not play Antony enough. The 16 -Brazil -International has made 14 performances for United in all competitions this season -although only three of those trips have started.
United confirmed the move on Saturday evening in a long -term statement. In the statement they added: “Everyone at United would like to wish Antony good luck for his spell in Seville.”
Antony's move also ignores the claim of United Boss Amorim that he wanted to keep the winger at Old Trafford. He said: “Like I said, I want to keep my players. I was focused on this, these players. I don't know what will happen. We will see this window, but he did well. “
In the meantime, the player of the player Junior Pedroso claimed last month that a loan from Old Trafford was an option. He said: “Yes, many clubs approached us for the relocation of Antony in January. These clubs wanted to understand the situation for Antony, so I can confirm that there is specific interest. “
He added: “I can say that the future of Antony is very connected to the interests of Manchester United. If the club thinks it would be a good idea to borrow Antony in January, so that he can get more minutes and regain his confidence, we will work together on that option. Otherwise Antony works hard to regain his place and show his best skills under the new coach Ruben Amorim. “
Antony has passed a miserable enchantment at Old Trafford since he arrived from Ajax. United invested £ 81 million to sign him from the Dutch giants and enjoyed a smart start of life with the club, scored in each of his first three league games.
But there have been another nine goals since then, where Antony loses a place in the starting line-up all the way under former boss Erik ten Hag and then Ruben Amorim. He may not be the only controversial exit from Old Trafford this month.
Academy Graduated Marcus Rashford is expected to leave after a public failure with Amorim – Borussia Dortmund chases its services. Alejandro Garnacho can also be allowed to leave, with Napoli who monitors his signature.
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