Betis should crowdfund to extend Antony loan - Isco

Real Betis should crowdfund to extend winger Antony's loan from Manchester United, says midfielder Isco.

Antony, a Brazilian winger, has made an impact at Betis. He has scored four goals and provided four assists in 12 games since January.

Sources from United say Betis pays at least 84% of Antony's wages. His salary is over £100,000 per week.

"We have to crowdfund so he can stay at least another year," Isco told DAZN.

He added, "We've noticed a change since he arrived; he brings us a lot."

Isco expressed happiness about Antony's presence. "He's surprised us all with his humility and desire to help," he said.

Since Antony joined, Betis has lost only two of their 12 games. They recently won their sixth consecutive match in La Liga against Sevilla.

Betis currently sits sixth in the table. The top four teams qualify for the Champions League.

Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax for £81 million in 2022. This makes him their second most expensive signing after Paul Pogba.

At United, he scored 12 goals in 96 games but only one Premier League goal since April 2023.

Before joining Betis, he played in just 13 of United's 33 matches this season.

Betis' record signing remains Denilson, who cost £22 million in 1998.