La Liga │ Real Betis wants to achieve one thing with Anthony leading the team in order to have the money to buy him out for a formal transfer

Real Betis wants to have Anthony lead the team to achieve one thing, so they have the money to buy him out and officially join. REUTERS

Anthony Martial, after being loaned from Manchester United to Real Betis during the winter transfer window, immediately revived and played at a high level that had been absent for a long time. Under his leadership, Real Betis soared to 5th place in La Liga, and both parties are interested in continuing their cooperation next season. Reports indicate that the Red Devils have set a buyout price of £40 million, which Real Betis finds difficult to afford. However, insiders revealed that if Anthony can lead Real Betis to secure a UEFA Champions League spot this season, the team will have enough funds to complete the transaction, so the club hopes he can control his own destiny.

Manchester United sets buyout price at £40 million

Although there is no buyout clause in the loan agreement between Manchester United and Real Betis, reports suggest that the Red Devils had already set a transfer fee of £40 million for him at that time. The reason this Premier League giant set this price is due to the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), which effectively valued non-academy players, with the player's price being allocated based on their transfer fee during the contract period. Anthony joined the Red Devils from Ajax for £81 million in the summer of 2022, signing a 5-year contract. Manchester United must sell him for at least £32.5 million to avoid violating the PSR, so they ultimately set the price at £40 million.

Securing a UEFA Champions League spot first for sufficient funds

This figure is certainly an unaffordable expense for Real Betis. However, Spanish media outlet Relevo revealed that after evaluation and calculation, Real Betis's management found that if the team secures a top 4 finish in La Liga this season, returning to the UEFA Champions League after 20 years, the team's revenue would significantly increase. In addition to the match fees and bonuses for participating in the Champions League, there would also be commercial and other economic benefits, which would provide enough funds to buy him out. Real Betis hopes to complete the transaction and wants Anthony to deliver even better performances in the remaining season to achieve the goal of finishing in the top 4 of La Liga.

Real Betis faces Barcelona away this round

Real Betis has accumulated 47 points after 29 rounds in La Liga, currently ranking 5th, 6 points behind 4th place Athletic Bilbao. They will be playing away against league leaders Barcelona in this round. So far, Anthony has made 12 appearances for Real Betis across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists