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LATEST MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS AS ANTONY BIDS FAREWELL TO REAL BETIS 21:30, 31 May 2025 Antony has posted a heartfelt video message to Real Betis supporters as a farewell to the club,

reflecting on the highs and lows of his career amid his struggles at Manchester United. The United loanee is expected to return to Old Trafford after a short-term loan spell with the La Liga

side. Antony found a new lease of life in Spain, admitting he 'fell back in love' with football having struggled since his £82million move to the Reds. He became a key player for

Real Betis and helped them qualify for the Conference League final. But as his loan spell comes to an end, his future remains uncertain at Old Trafford. According to Marca, Real Betis and

United have agreed to meet next week to discuss 'different scenarios' for the Reds' winger. The only option ruled out is another loan deal between United and Real Betis, as

United are keen to recoup most of the fee they paid for the Brazilian in 2022 _The Manchester Evening News_ _understands_ that United are eager to offload Antony on a permanent deal this

summer to generate funds for Ruben Amorim's rebuilding plans. On Saturday afternoon, Antony took to Instagram to share an emotional video, making his feelings clear about Real Betis

amid ongoing transfer speculation. Speaking in Portuguese, he said: "Today is the day to be thankful to one of the most beautiful chapters in my life. As I write this page of my story,

I want to say why you have been very very special to me. Article continues below "When I was younger, football wasn't just a dream or my only chance to change my life, like many

people say. For me, it was much more than that, it was my happiness. While many saw my departure from football, I saw my arrival - the only place where I truly felt complete. "I was

counting the minutes to chase after the ball. Playing wasn’t my escape; it was my destiny. It was pure happiness .Life has taken me far, from the favela to the world. I left Brazil, played

in the Netherlands, then England, and stopped being a boy to become a father. Many things have changed, but football, football has always been there. "It was always my safe haven, until

one day when everything fell apart, from heaven to hell. The ball stopped going in, my happiness began to fade, my world turned dark, and I started to doubt myself - my talent and my

passion for football. "And then, football gave me its greatest gift—you. When I arrived, I didn’t know what to expect, but not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine finding what I

have. From the moment I took my first step into the club, I felt something different. "It was like returning home - like finding the missing part of myself that I had lost. With all of

you, I started to smile again. With you, I found the little boy from the past, the one who loved football with his whole heart. "With you, football became love again - a true love.

Thank you for taking me in as one of your own. Thank you for giving me back the joy of playing, and for reminding me why I fell in love with the game. "My home. My people. Mucho Betis.

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