‘No long-term plans’ – Antony’s agent opens up forward’s Manchester United future as recall clause is explained
Antony’s future at Manchester United remains shrouded in mystery – despite his electric start to life at Real Betis. That’s the view of the 24-year-old‘s agent Junior Pedroso, who believes the Brazilian is back to his best in Spain following his Old Trafford struggles. Antony has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining Betis on loan in JanuaryGetty The winger linked up with the Red Devils from Ajax in an eye-watering £86million deal in 2022, but has so far failed to live up to his price tag. After being deemed as surplus to requirements by United boss Ruben Amorim, he joined Betis on loan last month having scored just five Premier League goals in 62 outings. And while he has flattered to deceive in England, he has starred at Betis with the forward scoring in each of his last two games. He now boasts double the amount of goals in three games for the Los Mejores than what he managed in 14 United appearances in the first half of the 2024/25 campaign. His return to form has led to question marks as to whether United could look to reintegrate him back into their first team for next season. Having his say on whether that could happen in an interview with GiveMeSport, Pedroso said: “I believe that football is very dynamic. “There are no long-term plans to be made. There may still be a few more chapters in his story with Manchester United, or there may not be. “This will depend on many factors involving decisions by the club and him in the near future.” Pedroso, who has stated that Antony is ‘back to his real level’, has insisted that the player is ‘really happy’ at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Though it remains to be seen whether Antony will remain at Betis beyond his loan stay with their being no option to buy clause in his contract. Antony has scored in back-to-back games for Betis to show his classGetty The Brazilian was the source of ridicule from fans and pundits after joining United in 2022Getty Pedroso remarked: “Yes, I can confirm there’s no buy option clause in the contract. ” So Antony will be a Manchester United player from July.” And Pedroso was then quick to dispel rumours that Antony and Amorim enjoy a strained relationship after the player fell out of favour at United. He stated: “Antony respects Amorim a lot, for sure, but we understood in January that his moment at the club was not good. “So Manchester United also understood that leaving on loan was the best way for Antony to recover his best form.” While his future at Betis is a mystery, the Manchester Evening News have claimed it remains unclear whether he could even last the rest of the season in Spain. Antony has looked a different player in Spain to how he fared in the first half of the season They state that it is unknown whether United have included a recall clause in Antony’s Betis contract. Should they have an agreement though, rules state that the Red Devils must wait the minimum days required of a short term loan before they can bring him back. That stands at 28 days, meaning United would have to wait until February 22 if they wish to recall him. With United currently in the midst of an injury crisis, Amorim may be having second thoughts at allowing Antony to leave. Star winger Amad Diallo is the latest player to be ruled out of action, with an ankle knock ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
Antony’s future at Manchester United remains shrouded in mystery – despite his electric start to life at Real Betis.
That’s the view of the 24-year-old‘s agent Junior Pedroso, who believes the Brazilian is back to his best in Spain following his Old Trafford struggles.
The winger linked up with the Red Devils from Ajax in an eye-watering £86million deal in 2022, but has so far failed to live up to his price tag.
After being deemed as surplus to requirements by United boss Ruben Amorim, he joined Betis on loan last month having scored just five Premier League goals in 62 outings.
And while he has flattered to deceive in England, he has starred at Betis with the forward scoring in each of his last two games.
He now boasts double the amount of goals in three games for the Los Mejores than what he managed in 14 United appearances in the first half of the 2024/25 campaign.
His return to form has led to question marks as to whether United could look to reintegrate him back into their first team for next season.
Having his say on whether that could happen in an interview with GiveMeSport, Pedroso said: “I believe that football is very dynamic.
“There are no long-term plans to be made. There may still be a few more chapters in his story with Manchester United, or there may not be.
“This will depend on many factors involving decisions by the club and him in the near future.”
Pedroso, who has stated that Antony is ‘back to his real level’, has insisted that the player is ‘really happy’ at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
Though it remains to be seen whether Antony will remain at Betis beyond his loan stay with their being no option to buy clause in his contract.
Pedroso remarked: “Yes, I can confirm there’s no buy option clause in the contract.
” So Antony will be a Manchester United player from July.”
And Pedroso was then quick to dispel rumours that Antony and Amorim enjoy a strained relationship after the player fell out of favour at United.
He stated: “Antony respects Amorim a lot, for sure, but we understood in January that his moment at the club was not good.
“So Manchester United also understood that leaving on loan was the best way for Antony to recover his best form.”
While his future at Betis is a mystery, the Manchester Evening News have claimed it remains unclear whether he could even last the rest of the season in Spain.
They state that it is unknown whether United have included a recall clause in Antony’s Betis contract.
Should they have an agreement though, rules state that the Red Devils must wait the minimum days required of a short term loan before they can bring him back.
That stands at 28 days, meaning United would have to wait until February 22 if they wish to recall him.
With United currently in the midst of an injury crisis, Amorim may be having second thoughts at allowing Antony to leave.
Star winger Amad Diallo is the latest player to be ruled out of action, with an ankle knock ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
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