Isco Suggests Real Betis Might Need Crowdfunding to Retain Antony
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Synopsis
In Seville, Isco has praised Antony's immediate impact on Real Betis but warned that the club may need to consider crowdfunding to finance his potential transfer for next season. Antony has excelled since joining on loan from Manchester United.
Key Takeaways
- Isco applauds Antony's impact and humility.
- Real Betis may need crowdfunding for a transfer.
- Antony has been effective with four goals and assists.
- He struggled at Manchester United prior to the loan.
- Betis covers most of his salary during the loan.
Seville, March 31 (NationPress) Real Betis midfielder Isco has commended the immediate influence of Antony at the club and highlighted his modesty. However, he also mentioned that the team might lack the necessary funds to secure his transfer next season, suggesting that a ‘crowdfunding’ campaign might be the only viable option to bring the Brazilian back.
Antony, currently on loan from Manchester United, has adapted well to life in Spain. Since his arrival, he has participated in every match, scoring four goals and providing four assists in just 12 appearances.
“We may need to initiate one of those crowdfunding campaigns to see if we can retain him for at least another year. (I’m) thrilled to have Antony with us; he has amazed us all with his humility, eagerness to assist, and the contributions he brings to the team,” Isco stated to DAZN.
The 24-year-old Antony transferred to Manchester United in 2022 from Ajax for a staggering fee of 95 million Euros but struggled to make a notable impact at the club. In his 96 appearances for the Red Devils, he managed to score only 12 goals. His lackluster performance led to his loan move in January, which will conclude in June.
Real Betis managed to secure Antony on loan by agreeing to cover a significant portion of his salary, reported to be over 100k pounds per week, which accounts for 84% of his wages, as per a BBC report. This makes any future deal challenging, considering the fee United might demand after witnessing his strong performances.
