Antony, a Manchester United loanee, has expressed his happiness at leaving the gloom at Old Trafford for the sunlight in Seville.
With three goals in his first four games and three Player of the Match accolades for his outstanding performances, the Brazilian has become an immediate favorite at Real Betis.
The 24-year-old Antony has talked about his fresh enthusiasm since joining La Liga, which contrasts sharply with his unpleasant time in Manchester after he moved from Ajax for £85 million in 2022.
He told Spanish publication AS, “I’ve had a great time in Manchester too. I won two titles, and I’m very grateful.” However, I’m content when I claim that I’ve found myself here because the people here are similar to those in Brazil. The sun is really beneficial.
Here, I’m really content. The fact that I always wake up smiling is crucial.
Many of my buddies played here, and they left me feeling quite at ease so that I could sign. In my heart, I knew that coming here was the right choice for me. I intend to keep doing this.
Betis has committed to pay a significant amount of his wage, which exceeds £100,000 per week, as part of their loan arrangement with United.
While United will now try to recover some of the money they spent on signing Antony in 2022, Betis has already stated that they are open to keeping him on a permanent contract.
Antony’s relationship with former Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and new teammate Isco is another factor contributing to his revitalization.
The Brazilian praised Isco, who won five Champions League trophies during a dazzling nine-year stint with Real Madrid, and emphasized the pair’s effect.
“Isco is a fantastic player, he has a lot of experience, and we all know that he is a star,” he continued. He expresses his happiness for me.
You get along well with him, therefore it’s easy to have him by my side. Also with Lo Celso. Additionally, with other teammates.
Currently ranked ninth in La Liga, Betis, led by former West Ham and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, is vying for European qualifying this season.
With a 3-0 lead from the first game, the team enters a play-off second leg matchup against Gent of Belgium, still in the Europa Conference League.