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Fabrizio Romano reveals 25-year-old will not continue at Manchester United

Originally posted on We All Follow United
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 9:43 AM ET

Antony says goodbye as Manchester United face a necessary sale

At Old Trafford, every transfer window opens a drawer of doubts, hopes and forced departures. Manchester United face another summer with their sights set on clearing out players that never fit in. Antony, the Brazilian signing who arrived as a vibrant prospect from Ajax, was unable to maintain his sparkle under the demands of the Premier League. Between injuries, inconsistency and a salary that impacted heavily, his name has once again found its way onto the list of departures. Sometimes a loan can help restore confidence, and that’s what Real Betis did. There, Antony rediscovered the spark that never quite ignited in Manchester. Now it remains to be seen what to do with him.

Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Brazilian never intended to stay at United for the next season. His desire is to explore a permanent transfer. Real Betis knows this and, in fact, their coaching staff values his performance positively. However, the 25-year-old’s salary becomes a difficult wall to break down. The Spanish league does not handle salaries of the magnitude of the Premier League. Betis want to keep him, but the negotiation revolves around adjusting numbers.

Manchester United must decide whether to accept lower conditions in order to unblock a high salary that reduces the wage bill. At Old Trafford, they no longer see him as indispensable. The player also does not want to return to stagnating on the bench again. We all follow United also reported earlier that Manchester United are facing a frustrating situation and a transfer deadlock regarding Antony.

Opinion:

We believe that Manchester United should not prolong this saga. Keeping the 25-year-old on the squad just to fulfil his contract would be a waste of money. His loan to Betis showed that he needs a different environment. He fit in better there, felt valued and contributed an offensive spark. For a club that aims to rebuild the squad, making room for hungry young players is more important than clinging to a failed project.

If Betis want him, United should sit down and agree on a reasonable figure. Accept a reduction if necessary. The important thing is to free up salary space. Earlier, we all follow United reported that the player’s representatives flew out to Spain to have a discussion. Regarding his salary, the only sensible option would be to negotiate a portion of Antony’s wages in order to close the sale. It is better to lose something now than to be stuck with that contract with no sporting return.

Antony has no place in the starting eleven. His attributes also do not fit with Ruben Amorim’s idea of revitalising the wings with vertical wingers who are committed to pressing. It is preferable to open the door to a transfer and go for a profile that fits better with the project. There is no point in forcing someone who does not want to stay to remain. United must prioritise consistency, and Antony can relaunch his career in Seville. The English club save on wages, receive some money and show that they have learned from past mistakes. Rebuilding requires courageous decisions, even if they hurt. Fabrizio Romano made it clear: Antony wants to leave. Manchester United must help him find a way out without drama or unnecessary ties.

This article first appeared on We All Follow United and was syndicated with permission.

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