Antony Prioritizes Real Betis Return as Como’s Approach Fails

Brazilian winger Antony has turned down interest from Italian club Como. His main goal is to return to Real Betis after a successful loan there last season. His contract is owned by Manchester United, who have not reached an agreement with Betis yet, but Antony has made his preference clear.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Como recently attempted to sign Antony, but the player wants to rejoin Real Betis. Last season, he scored nine goals in 26 appearances for Betis. Betis reached the UEFA Conference League final, even though they lost 4-1 to Chelsea in the last match. After the loan spell ended, Antony thanked Betis openly for helping him rediscover his love for football, expressing a deep connection to the club.

ANTONY’S IMPACT AT BETIS

Antony joined Real Betis on loan from Manchester United in January 2025. At Betis, he performed well, contributing 13 goals and assists in just 22 league games. The player became a key figure for Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini and was praised for his work rate and attacking threat. Experts and club legends have said that the environment at Betis suits Antony better than at Manchester United, where he struggled to find consistent form due to pressure and competition for places.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE PLAYER AND CLUBS?

Manchester United have not reached an agreement with Real Betis for Antony’s transfer. Betis have reportedly offered Manchester United around €20 million, possibly structured as a loan with an obligation to buy and a high sell-on percentage for United. Betis finished seventh in LaLiga and secured a place in the UEFA Conference League for next season. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s focus is on squad improvements after a disappointing league finish, and Como are likely to pursue other targets as Antony’s future appears set for Spain rather than Italy.