The GOAT returns to Real Betis for the second time, and he has been warmly welcomed by the Real Betis fans. Antony, the Brazilian winger who spent the last half season on loan from Manchester United, has shown extraordinary performance, leading the team to even better performances and truly capturing the hearts of Real Betis fans.
Next summer, World Cup 2026 will happen and Antony knows very well that he must have regular appearances on field in official matches as well as good performances in order to be called for Brazil national team in that big tournament. Last season, within a half of it, Antony found a new bright chapter for his career and surely he wants to continue with Real Betis, for a good continuation of his career revival there and secondly for his chance with the national team and World Cup 2026 participation possibility.
I am personally happy for him. The Manchester United project was a disaster from the word go. Look at how many of his other teammates have left due to a string of poor performance, irregular play time and a team that is not showing any signs of improvement any time soon.
I think he will do extraordinary things at Real Betis. He was even so close to acquiring a European trophy with them last time round.
Manchester United succeeded to sell a star player they no longer needed and released a little bit pressure on salary budget too. With no plan from Ruben Amorim for Antony, keeping him in the club, paying him salary are very unreasonable actions and no club want to do this if they can find an exit gate for the player. Both Antony and Manchester United actually had to step back a little to finish this transfer deal with Real Betis.