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VIDEO: Real Betis fans chant for Antony to stay as Man Utd outcast is mobbed by team-mates during wild Conference League final celebrations

<p>The 24-year-old winger was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/know-how-talented-man-utd-flop-antony-turned-down-better-offers-real-betis-transfer/blta2770b342432baf2" target="_blank">swarmed by jubilant teammates </a>after playing a crucial role in securing Betis’ place in the UEFA Conference League final.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/cried-a-lot-antony-breaks-down-tears-real-betis-conference-league-final-man-utd-loanee-redemption/blt090295177b3f1b0e" target="_self"> Chants of “Antony, stay!” r</a>ang out from the home crowd, who have quickly embraced the winger as one of their own since his arrival in January.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Antony tiene que estar alucinando. Lleva solo cuatro meses en el Real Betis pero se ha ganado con creces el corazón del beticismo. <br><br>Gritos de "Antonio, quédate" en el Benito Villamarín. <a href="https://twitter.com/noticiasmira?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@noticiasmira</a> <a href="https://t.co/HwHVkSWWvt">pic.twitter.com/HwHVkSWWvt</a></p>— Daniel Saldaña (@Daniel_SM9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel_SM9/status/1920838515752866300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Antony’s impact on Betis' European campaign cannot be overstated. In the crucial semi-final clash, he stepped up with a stunning free-kick against Fiorentina that gave the Spanish side the edge. As the match wore on into extra time, he delivered again — this time setting up a decisive goal that sealed their place in the final.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Despite his successful loan spell, Antony’s long-term future remains uncertain. Betis are keen to keep the forward at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, but financial realities may pose a barrier. Manchester United are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/know-how-talented-man-utd-flop-antony-turned-down-better-offers-real-betis-transfer/blta2770b342432baf2" target="_blank">reportedly demanding €40 million </a>(£34 million) to part with the winger permanently — a figure the Spanish club may struggle to afford. Nonetheless, another temporary move could be a realistic solution.</p>

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<p>Real Betis will now meet Chelsea in the Conference League showpiece, scheduled to take place on May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland. However, with four La Liga matches remaining, the club are still in contention for a top-five finish and a spot in next season’s Champions League. Antony is expected to be pivotal during the run-in, with his creativity and goal-scoring prowess proving crucial to Betis' push for silverware and European qualification.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?

VIDEO: Real Betis fans chant for Antony to stay as Man Utd outcast is mobbed by team-mates during wild Conference League final celebrations | Goal.com

Real Betis fans chanted for Antony to stay as the Manchester United outcast was mobbed by team-mates after sealing a Conference League final berth.