Manchester United Outcast Antony is on loan use at Real Betis, but admits that he is not wiser whether he will be at the Spanish club next season or not
Antony admits that he has no idea whether he can return to Real Betis next season after the crushing defeat of the La Liga -Outfit in the Europa Conference League final against Chelsea.
The wing player, 25, was excluded by Manchester United in January by Manchester United after he did not impress a red shirt since his blockbuster £ 85 million transfer in the summer of 2022. He flourished during his time in Spain, although he was largely anonymous in the final of Wednesday evening in Poland, those 4-1.
An emotional Antony was questioned about his future after the game; And although he continues to make no secret of his desire to stay in betis, the Brazilian takes nothing for the summer transfer window.
Speaking with CBS Sports, Antony said: “I don't know what will happen in the future, only God knows.
“My work is playing and I am doing that well. I have a lot of affection for Betis, for everyone, but I have a contract with Man United and I don't know what will happen, only they know what happens.
“Now I go to the national team and then on vacation then we will see what is happening in the future. I am very happy here, everyone knows that. I went to sleep and I was happy to wake up, but I have a contract and I don't know what will happen.”
Manchester United would welcome the chance to load Antony forever and are willing to take a significant loss with a player who never looked like the same star who blinded under the previous manager of the club, Erik ten Hag, at Ajax.
But although the Red Devils will consider serious offers for all their players this summer, there are considerable doubts that Betis could finance a permanent deal for Antony.
After he had lit La Liga during his loan spell, all eyes were aimed at Antony prior to the big game on Wednesday evening with Chelsea. But he did not succeed and even “A Ghost” was branded by former Blues defender Frank Leboeuf.
He said ESPN: “It wasn't his night. I don't really follow La Liga except the big matches, but I thought Antony had a better change in his football. Today I saw the spirit that played for Manchester United. The only thing he did was fighting with Enzo Fernandez.
“I was very disappointed in his game, I expected something more creative and more dangerous. Unfortunately for Betis we did not see the Antony who was good during his loan. That guy must avoid English football, it is not playing against English teams and does not play for a football club in England because it does not suit him.”