Taking to Instagram on Monday night to share a new, 16-word message, Antony shared a picture of him in training as he eyes his debut on Sunday when Betis host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. He wrote: "Your plans for my life are bigger than what I can imagine. Thank you my God."

The full back could leave Manchester United on loan, with Real Betis pushing for a deal before the January deadline.

Manchester United Brazil winger Antony has joined Real Betis on loan for the rest of the season, both clubs said on Saturday.

Manchester United are making progress in talks over winger Antony’s proposed loan move to Real Betis. The Brazil international, 24, is yet to start a Premier League game this season and has made only seven substitute appearances in the competition.

Manchester United winger Antony has completed a loan move to Real Betis for the rest of the season. Brazil international Antony was a $95 million signing from Ajax in 2022 and expected to be a leading light for United.

Manchester United’s Tyrell Malacia spent 500 days on the sidelines before returning to the pitch in December. The left-back has made seven appearances for the Red Devils this season, which includes five starts.

Manchester United have given Antony permission to travel to Seville to complete a loan move to Real Betis. The move will be a straight loan transfer without an option to buy for the remainder of the 2024-25 season,

Real Betis are looking to bring in another Manchester United outcast on loan after snapping up Antony, hoping to sign Tyrell Malacia on a short-term deal. Antony has completed a loan move to the Spanish side until the end of the season after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford under manager Ruben Amorim.