Although Manuel Pellegrini has a strong reputation to get the best out of technically gifted attacking players, few could have imagined the turnaround that Antony enjoys at Real Betis. That is the impact of the Brazilian since he was on loan from Manchester United, which Los Verdiblancos is already holding him before next season.
“Every morning, when I see him breakfast, Antony tells me:” Ramon, I don't want to come back, ok! I will stay here for another year. ” Those were the words of Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon two weeks ago who were an example of how happy the 25-year-old is in Sevilla, something he also publicly expressed.
Under the radar, Betis and United have already discussed the future of Antony for next season, and ED refers a report from ABC de Sevilla that claims that the two parties will meet next week to continue discussions. The agents of Antony will also be present, with Betis having a different loan movement, but there are a number of complications.
In the first place, the fact that Betis currently only pays € 1.6 million of his annual salary of € 10 million. For Manchester United, a different loan movement would paving a risk, with only two years left over his deal, and Antony is not going to even donate an extension of a year. Betis knows that they would have to accept a increased percentage of his salary, and in that respect a potential fifth place and qualification of the Champions League would go there a long way.
Betis can look for a third club to also go into joint ownership with about Antony. The same outlet notes that with Antony wants to make a bid for the World Cup team of Brazil, the stability offered by staying in Betis, can help him convince him to make a compromise for a return to the Benito Villamarin.
Holding Antony would be a large coup, but until his contract ends, it seems unlikely to spend money on transfer costs, given the increased price that United paid. Until now, he has included four goals and four assists in his 11 performances at Betis Antony, but has generally contributed to a renewed attack under Pellegrini, which means they are contrary to European football again.
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