Antony, the winger for Manchester United, expressed his desire to find joy in playing football again. He recently joined Real Betis on loan for the rest of the season, with reports indicating that the Spanish team is responsible for at least 84% of his wages. Betis has also agreed to manage any potential bonuses linked to Antony’s contract, and he is optimistic about reviving his performance under manager Manuel Pellegrini. Throughout his time at Manchester United, Antony scored only 12 goals and made five assists in 96 matches, with just one goal in the Premier League since April 2023. The Brazilian’s stint in Manchester didn’t unfold as expected, but he now has a chance to revitalize his career at Spanish club Betis. The 24-year-old earned the man of the match honors during his debut for Betis last weekend and was officially presented to the Spanish press at a press conference on Wednesday. At that event, Antony shared that he had received other offers to leave United, spoke about his long-term ambitions, and expressed his desire to enjoy playing football again. “I had other proposals, but when Betis came into the picture, I felt a sense of peace in my heart that reassured me.” “I am pleased to be here and have many ambitions to reach,” Antony stated in an interview with AS. “I feel happy here for everyone, including the manager and the teammates.” I experience a sense of tranquility and self-assurance. I aim to discover my best self, and the initial step towards that is to embrace happiness. Everything is amazing here, and my family and I are very pleased. It’s time for me to strive to become the best version of myself and contribute to the club. Antony was inquired about the possibility of a permanent move to Betis and responded, “I experienced challenging moments.”
