Antony’s turbulent spell at Manchester United looks to be drawing to a close, with it reported that Real Betis have reached an agreement in principle to bring the winger back to Spain. The Brazilian has been frozen out under United boss Ruben Amorim, who wasted no time in signalling that the 25-year-old had no role in his long-term project at Old Trafford.

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According to , Betis have now reached a breakthrough with United, securing an agreement in principle to bring Antony back. The report states that the La Liga club are working to re-sign the Brazilian on an initial loan deal that will eventually be made permanent.

It’s a move that makes sense for all parties. Betis know exactly what they’re getting, having enjoyed Antony’s best football during his loan spell last season, while United can trim their wage bill and shift a player on £150,000-a-week who is firmly out of the picture.

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Antony’s last spell in Seville was nothing short of transformative. He registered nine goals and five assists in 26 appearances after joining the club in January, playing a starring role as Betis reached the Conference League final. The Brazilian is said to be keen on a return, desperate to reignite his career away from the unrelenting spotlight and pressure cooker of Old Trafford.

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The writing had been on the wall for months. United’s heavy investment in attacking talent this summer, with the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, all but confirmed that Antony was surplus to requirements. Having been left out of the club’s pre-season tour to the United States and excluded from first-team training sessions, the winger has effectively been in exile all summer. His departure was inevitable; it was just a matter of where and when.

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Antony isn’t the only player heading for the door. Amorim is reshaping the squad with ruthless efficiency, and Alejandro Garnacho is being heavily linked with a switch to Chelsea. Meanwhile, left-back Tyrell Malacia and winger Jadon Sancho are also expected to leave as part of a broader effort to overhaul the dressing room culture and refresh the squad with players who align with the Portuguese manager’s vision.