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Antony, who was considered the worst recruit in Manchester United history, is writing a history of reversal. There is even a possibility that he will emerge as the main character of a major transfer.
England's Tribal Football reported on the 19th (Korea time) that Bayern Munich is considering a shocking transfer for United's failed Antony.
Tribal Football is set to make a surprise move to bring in Antony, who is impressive for Real Betis. Bayern is one of several clubs watching Antony's development, according to the news. Antony has regained his form since joining Betis. United want to sell Antony and recoup some of the transfer fee. Bayern also wants to recruit new players to the offensive team to reorganize the team, he said.
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Antony left Ajax in 2022 to join Manchester United. There were expectations because he was coached by Erik ten Haach at Ajax when he joined, but there were more concerns about the recruitment of a player who did not perform well on the Dutch stage for a whopping 86 million pounds (about 150 billion won). Tottenham ace Son Heung-min invested a huge amount of money, four times the 22 million pounds (about 39 billion won) recorded.
Concerns have become a reality. Antony, who spent a little adaptation with eight goals and three assists in 44 official games in his first season, fell into a serious slump from the second season and fell to a level that did not suit Manchester United. Antony played 38 games during the 2023-2024 season and received a lot of criticism for scoring a serious offensive point to be considered a striker with three goals and two assists. Coach Ten Hag also did not use Antony in the end. Antony often stepped on the field as a substitute. Rather than playing a special role or a tactical replacement that raises expectations, it could only be seen as a short replacement for the strength of the main player. This season, Manchester United also scored only one goal in 14 games. He also scored against the third-division team.
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A twist has come. Antony decided on a loan move through the transfer window this winter. Real Betis loan faces a transformative opportunity. Betis' lease was a successful atmosphere from the start. Antony was named the most valuable player of the game without any offensive points since his debut. He led Betis' attack by recording two shots and two key passes. The team was defeated in the subsequent Celta Vigo match, but Antony played an active role. Antony joined the penalty box in the 10th minute. He was named the man of the match for the second consecutive game. Antony, who has continued his performance since then, has four goals and four assists in 11 games. In recent years, he led Betis to the quarterfinals of the Europa League.
Along with his performance, interest in Antony is also growing. Initially, Manchester United had difficulty selling Antony, but now Betis, a rental club, is also said to be considering an extension or full recruitment of a year, and Real Sociedad, a prestigious La Liga club, is also said to be considering signing Antony. In this situation, Bayern is also interested in Antony, and the gaze of doubt toward Antony is turning into expectations before the end of the half-season.
Bayern have recently signaled a shake-up of the offensive team. Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Brian Zaragoza are expected to be sold. If Antony is really listed as a candidate for Bayern, it is expected that Bayern's courtship of Antony this coming summer will lead to his recruitment.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
