Man Utd on brink of axing first ‘Bomb Squad’ member with Antony set for £36m Real Betis move.. but will only get £3m now.

According to The Sun: Manchester United player Antony is on the brink of a return to Real Betis, but the 'Red Devils' will not get money for him for the next year.

As reported by SunSport, the 25-year-old Antony is moving back to Spain after a loan at Betis last season.

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Manchester United hoped to sell the Brazilian winger on a permanent basis, but have already begun active negotiations with Betis regarding a new loan contract.

The Conference League finalists plan to pay £3 million for Antony's return to La Liga.

However, his return to Old Trafford will not happen before 2026.

Betis intends to buy the player for £33 million, as United insisted that the deal include a mandatory buy option, rejecting a simple loan despite pressure from Betis.

While the club won't get the full amount at once, the first 'Bomb Squad' player Ruben Amorim is likely to be included in the deal for a total of £36 million.

Other members of this group include a potential move to Chelsea Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia.

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Marcus Rashford was previously suspended from Amorim's team last year, but moved to Aston Villa in January, and later signed with Barcelona last month.

Antony wishes to return to Manuel Pellegrini's team, having scored nine goals and five assists under the former Manchester City manager.

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The footballer aims to play a key role in the Brazil national team under Carlo Ancelotti at the upcoming summer World Cup.

Antony moved to Manchester United for an initial fee of £82 million from Ajax in 2022, hoping to become a key player for the team.

However, he has only scored 12 goals in 96 matches and was dismissed by Amorim last season.

Antony's return to Betis will certainly be an important stage in his career. Rebounding under Manuel Pellegrini, he will have the opportunity to showcase his potential and regain the fans' trust. This move will help him prepare for significant international competitions on the horizon.