25yo Man Utd ace ready to snub interest from Italy, wants to return to a familiar environment

Manchester United are eager to trim their bloated wage bill by offloading several high-profile misfits this summer.

Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho headline the list of players United hope to cash in on.

Italian side Como made a recent attempt to lure Antony following his eye-catching resurgence in the second half of the 2024–25 campaign.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Antony has informed Como that his priority is to rejoin La Liga club Real Betis.

The Brazilian found his spark again in Spain, delivering a dazzling loan spell that played a major role in Betis reaching the UEFA Conference League final.

He racked up 14 goal contributions in just 26 games, silencing critics and proving he still has the tools to thrive at the top level.

The 25-year-old felt instantly at home at Betis, earning the adoration of club fans with his electric performances on the right wing.

United took a massive gamble by signing Antony for £81.3 million in the summer of 2022 after strong persuasion from Erik ten Hag.

Although he showed flashes of brilliance, the winger consistently lacked an end product, frustrating both fans and teammates.

Off-field controversies only added fuel to the fire, and a mid-season loan was seen as a much-needed reset for his faltering career.

It is understandable that Antony prefers a move back to Betis but United’s £40 million price tag could prove too steep for the La Liga outfit.

The 25-year-old is ready to reduce his wages to secure a move away from the Theatre of Dreams, which speaks volumes about his hunger to reignite his career in Spain.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .