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The best good news has arrived at Manchester United. A team has emerged that can recruit Antony for the 'worst recruitment ever' fee.
Team Talk in England reported on the 1st (Korea time) 'As Atletico Madrid entered the competition, Manchester United's demand for Antony could become a reality.
Team Talk reportedly wants 40 million pounds (about 76 billion won) for Antony's transfer. The amount was still considered high. However, Antony has already scored eight offensive points, showing remarkable performance after loaning Real Betis. The amount demanded by Manchester United is now considered realistic, with Atletico Madrid impressed by Antony's performance.
Then 'Atletico and some Italian clubs are known to be watching Antony. Some fans will also wonder if Antony will ever play for Manchester United again'
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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 scored only one goal in 14 games. He also scored against a 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 12 games. He continued his performance by leading 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, Atletico, a prestigious La Liga player, entered the recruitment competition, making Manchester United more likely to receive the amount they wanted for Antony's transfer fee. Atletico were initially known to target Son Heung-min and Takefusa Kubo, but they are also considering the possibility of turning to Antony.
Antony, who was considered the worst recruit in Manchester United's history, is focusing the attention of many clubs with his unexpected rental myth. If Antony's performance this season continues to the end of the season, he will not be short of becoming one of the hottest players in the upcoming summer transfer market.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
