Antony scores for Real Betis: why the player came alive after his failure at Manchester United.

Antony has found his place at Betis

According to The Sun: Antony became a topic of discussion among Manchester United fans as his transfer fee of £85.5 million sparked quite a bit of irony. After his loan to Real Betis in January, he signed a permanent contract with the club this summer for £63.8 million - £21.7 million less than what the Red Devils paid Ajax in 2022.

Antony became a symbol of failed transfers at United and an example of the times when the club overpaid for players after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure. However, last season was successful for him: the Brazilian managed to win the affection of Betis fans and become an important part of the team.

A new life in Spain

Today he will step onto the field in the first European League match against Nottingham Forest. Following his move, over a thousand jerseys with his name have already found their owners among the fans.

Iker, a Betis supporter, noted: 'Antony is our best transfer. I don’t know what happened in England, but we love our players. He could win the Ballon d'Or next year.'

During his loan period, Antony scored nine goals and provided five assists in 26 matches, which helped the team reach the final of the Conference League.

La Liga commentator and former United player Terry Gibson emphasized: 'He feels wanted at Betis. This changes his mental state.'

The successful period at Betis gave Antony a chance to restore his reputation, supported by the positive attitude of coach Manuel Pellegrini. Now, as an official player of the team, he aims to showcase his talents at this new stage of his career.

This is a period of new opportunities for Antony: he has a chance not only to show his potential but also to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the fans, proving that he is capable of performing at the highest level in the Spanish league.