Antony move to Betis collapses 'over money owed by Man Utd to player'

Antony's transfer to Manchester United has failed to go through due to a debt owed to the Brazilian and his agent.

The move has hit a major obstacle as United insist that payments from Antony's original transfer from Ajax must now be absorbed by the Spanish club.

Betis have flatly rejected this condition, leaving the negotiations at a standstill just a few days before the transfer window closes.

United's demand adds fresh complexity to a deal already fraught with financial tension. They are determined to secure a permanent sale at a high valuation, while Betis are working under tight salary-cap restrictions and limited resources.

The disagreement over who should settle the unpaid sums has become the latest sticking point, one that could derail the move entirely.

Earlier on Friday, reports in England claimed the transfer was virtually complete. Betis, however, quickly denied that version, confirming that talks were still ongoing and that key hurdles remained.

By late evening, British outlets themselves had rowed back, citing a Betis club message that confirmed no agreement was in place and that the offer had been withdrawn due to Betis’s inability to meet both the fee and the debts owed to Antony.

For the player, the desire is crystal clear. Antony wants to return to Seville, where he thrived last season with 10 goals and 5 assists in 40 appearances under Manuel Pellegrini. His dynamic presence and chemistry with Isco made him one of Betis’s most important attacking threats.

With Isco now sidelined by injury, the need for Antony’s creativity and goal threat has become even more urgent, reported Marca.

The clock, though, is ticking. Only 72 hours remain before the transfer deadline, and while Betis continue to search for formulas to make the deal possible, the atmosphere around the negotiations is far from optimistic.

Unless Manchester United soften their stance on the unpaid debts, or Betis find a workaround, the saga risks ending in disappointment.