‘Why are we doing this?’ – Man Utd fans stunned as Antony closes in on Real Betis loan transfer with special clauses
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Sponsored by. ANTONY is moving closer to a Manchester United exit this month, according to reports. After a bright start at the club, Antony has struggled to recapture his best form since his blockbuster £86million transfer from Ajax in 2022. The winger's poor form saw him fall out of favour under Erik ten Hag last season.
![[Antony of Manchester United during a Carabao Cup match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/antony-manchester-united-carabao-cup-964940294.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
That trend continued this season before Ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim, though he has still failed to make a real impression. But now the 24-year-old looks like he could finally be nearing an escape from his Theatre of Dreams nightmare, summarised by his horror miss against Southampton on Thursday.
![[Manchester United's Antony misses a scoring opportunity.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/antony-manchester-united-misses-chance-964265975.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
According to Fabrizio Romano, Antony is close to sealing a move to go on loan to Real Betis until the end of the season, with the final details being discussed after the player gave the deal the green light. It is understood there is NO option to buy in the deal.
![[Antony's Manchester United career stats: appearances, goals, assists, shots on target, key passes, dribble success, and yellow cards.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-sun-22-23-transfer-237fa72f-dc9b-4daf-9cfb-eb47c2d2d88c.png?strip=all&w=960)
Furthermore, the Red Devils will also cover part of his wages. However, this was not a clause fans were happy to see given the desperate need to sell before new recruits can come in as part of the next rebuild project being undertaken by Amorim. Taking to social media, one fan said: "'Man United will also cover part of the salary'. They are so desperate for him to leave.".
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. A second said: "Depleting our squad and not signing replacements.". Another said: "We better be getting a replacement because I don’t understand why we are doing a deal like this. No option to buy and also paying part of his salary while he plays for another club.".
