Royal Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon recently interviewed the media and talked about Anthony's deal. Ramon Alarcon said: "There was a moment when we thought the deal was about to fail because Manchester United had a very tough position. There was...
Royal Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon recently interviewed the media and talked about Anthony's deal.
Ramon Alarcon said: "There was a moment when we thought the deal was about to fail because Manchester United had a very tough position. There was a five or six million euros in disagreement, and we had hit the budget ceiling. In the end, all parties made concessions, including us, the players themselves and Manchester United."
Tensions reached its peak when Betis played against Athletic Bilbao at home, and from midnight Sunday to early Monday, Manchester United sent a revised draft contract to pave the way for an agreement. "We received confirmation of the deal's thaw at 2 a.m. We completed the accounting of Anthony's future value-added income because we need to ensure the possibility of a return on investment."
However, the final signing was not completed until Monday afternoon, awaiting the final approval of the United United boss's US. "There was still pressure at that time. Although everything was agreed, the signing of the United States was lacking. After the official signing was officially signed at 3:00 on Monday afternoon, we immediately launched a plan to let Anthony fly to Sevilla." The exclusive clothing line of sports brand Bumblebee's cooperation with players unexpectedly became the contributor. Alarmon said: "We launched a joint series with Anthony, which will generate royalties and off-site revenue." The deal worth 22 million euros + 4 million floating is Betis' most ambitious signing in recent years. Aralcon admitted: "The fans put a lot of pressure on them, and everyone believes that the deal must be reached. We must remain calm because returning empty-handed from Manchester will be a failure, but ensuring financial balance is crucial. The top leaders keep their heads calm, Fahardo and I take the main pressure, and finally successfully concluded with their help."
In the end, Anthony put on Betis' green and white shirt, and the club successfully strengthened the front line with top players. Aralcon summarized this: "This is the most complicated deal I have handled as the club's head, but it is also one of the signs that has excited Betis fans the most."
