MAN UNITED flop Antony is on the verge of a stunning return to Real Betis – but the Red Devils won’t be cashing in for another year.
SunSport can exclusively reveal that Antony, 25, is heading back to Spain after his loan spell at Betis last season.
United were hoping to sell the Brazilian winger permanently.
But they are now in advanced talks with Betis over a second loan deal.
The Conference League finalists are set to pay £3million to take Antony back to LaLiga.
However, the former Ajax star won’t be returning to Old Trafford in 2026.
That’s because Betis are expected to buy him for £33m.
United always insisted on a full obligation clause in any deal, rejecting a straight loan earlier this summer despite pushback from Betis.
And although they will not reap the full rewards for another season, the first member of Ruben Amorim’s new ‘Bomb Squad’ is now set to be axed in a deal totalling £36m.
The other members of the misfit group include Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Marcus Rashford was previously axed by Amorim last year but escaped to Aston Villa in January before joining Barcelona last month.
Antony has been desperate to return to Manuel Pellegrini’s side, having bagged nine goals and five assists under the ex-Man City boss.
And he dreams of playing a key role for Brazil at next summer’s World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti.
Antony joined United for an initial £82m from Ajax in 2022 and was expected to become a key player.
But he managed just 12 goals in 96 outings and was binned by Amorim last season.
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