An Unexpected Landing Opens for Antony

Antony's rise at Real Betis opens up a new direction for his future in Europe and MU can take advantage of this to make a surprise deal.

After a disappointing spell at Old Trafford, Antony joined Betis on loan in January 2025. In Spain, the Brazilian winger transformed himself, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 17 games. He was a key factor in helping the Andalusian side reach the Europa Conference League final - although they lost to Chelsea.

Antony's impressive form has caught the eye of Juventus. According to Goal , during his time in office, former sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli proposed a plan to swap Antony with Douglas Luiz. This player is a compatriot of Antony and has long been a target of interest to MU.

The original idea was for both clubs to go on loan with an option to buy in 2026. However, the plan was shelved when Giuntoli left his post. Juventus are yet to decide whether to pursue Antony, while United are said to want to sell the player to cover the transfer fee.

On the other hand, Luiz had a less successful season. After leaving Aston Villa for Juventus, the Brazilian midfielder had physical problems and only played 19 matches in Serie A, without scoring or assisting. This was clearly a step back from what he showed in England.

If the deal is revived, it would be a true “fortune-telling” for both stars who were once highly anticipated. And for MU, it could be a clever way to pave the way for a comprehensive squad overhaul this summer.

Source: https://znews.vn/ben-do-bat-ngo-mo-ra-cho-antony-post1561098.html