BOMBSHELL: Betis has already made its first offer for Antony

Real Betis is determined to secure Antony's permanent transfer and believes it has found the right approach to convince Manchester United: replicate the model used previously to close Ez Abde's signing. In Heliópolis, they consider no other avenue more viable than pursuing an operation that combines a partial rights sale with the promise of future profit.

The Verdiblanco proposal would involve paying an initial reduced amount (far from the £50 million demanded by the English club) in exchange for a player percentage, allowing United to retain a substantial part of his rights for a potential resale. This formula was precisely what led Barcelona to agree to Abde's departure for €7.5 million, with the Catalan club keeping 50%, a percentage that even increased later on.

Negotiations underway between both teams

Manu Fajardo, Betis' sporting director, has already held meetings with United's leadership, and while negotiations are in an early stage, there is no flat rejection of the operation. Optimism is also coming from the player's side: Antony wishes to continue under Pellegrini's guidance, claiming to have regained sensations and confidence.

As reported by AS, if the market doesn't present more attractive options for United, Betis could end up getting its way. The Abde formula, once seen as a one-off strategy, could become the key to another impactful move by the Verdiblanco side.

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