Benfica contacted Man United to discuss the ability to recruit Antony before the summer transfer closed.
Benfica joined the race to win Antony from Man United
Antony went to Man United with a luggage of 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 matches for Ajax. But up to now, the Brazilian star has not really left a mark for “Red Devils”.
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| Benfica joined the race to win Antony from Man United |
After 96 appearances in the Man United shirt, Antony only scored 12 goals and had 5 assists. The new season 2025/26 has begun, but the Brazilian player does not participate in the team's preparation plan, because he is determined to leave.
In the second half of last season, Antony was lent at Real Betis and had an impressive performance with 9 goals and 5 assists after 26 matches. Therefore, this striker wants to return to Benito Villamarin this season. However, Real Betis is facing financial difficulties and has not been able to meet the transfer fee of more than £ 30 million that Man United required.
In addition to Real Betis, Benfica also suddenly jumped into the race to win Antony. According to Mais Futbol, Portugal's representative has approached Man United twice in recent days to discuss the ability to recruit this striker.
Initially, Benfica proposed a borrowed contract, but Man United still insisted on Antony left forever during the transfer window this summer. It is known that Benfica has received a consensus from Antony, who also opened his heart with the plan to join Portugal representatives.
Currently, Antony is on the liquidation list of Man United, along with Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho. This quartet is practicing separately, ready to be transferred in the summer.