Antony's Love for Man United Endures Despite January Exit
- Antony has conveyed an emotional message to Manchester United supporters despite the constant criticism he faced.
- The winger moved to Real Betis in Spain in January following a challenging two-and-a-half-year period at Old Trafford.
- The player, who is 25 years old, signed with the team in 2022 but did not meet the high standards set by his transfer fee and considerable anticipation.
Manchester United's Anthony has extended a warm greeting to Red Devils supporters as he regains his form at Real Sociedad.
What message did Antony deliver to Manchester United supporters?
In January, Antony moved to Real Betis on loan from Manchester United following a challenging two-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford. Although he was a consistent player during his initial season with Erik ten Hag as manager, his performance significantly declined thereafter.
Nevertheless, he secured two trophies: a League Cup and an FA Cup. This season, his position in the team diminished, coinciding with Erik ten Hag's departure in October.
Despite the criticism he encountered due to subpar performances, he has pledged to discuss his previous team in a positive manner.
"If they invest such an amount in you, it's clear that you possess skill and excellence. No matter where my journey takes me, I will always speak fondly of Manchester United,” Antony stated through the Mirror.
During this season, he appeared 14 times for the Red Devils, with most of these substitutions coming off the substitutes' bench. His only goal came early in the tenure of the team's new coach, Ruben Amorim, after which his playing time significantly decreased.
I am deeply thankful to the club and to Erik ten Hag for all our shared experiences, the trophies we won, and the knowledge I gained. There were challenging moments, yet some truly great ones as well. I believe these experiences have equipped me to be where I am now, thoroughly enjoying my time. My focus is entirely on the present, and I feel incredibly content.
The player, who was 25 years old, made 95 appearances for Manchester United and recorded 12 goals along with five assists, according to Transfermarkt.
How is Anthony doing at Real Betis?
Antony has played 11 matches for Real Betis and netted four goals. He has established himself as a dependable player for the Spanish team. He has begun every one of these 11 fixtures.
Earlier, Amorim mentioned that Antony was excelling in Spain largely due to his physical attributes.
"Antony has significantly improved since moving to Spain. There are various reasons for this, but I can assure you that his enhanced physicality is a key factor," Amorim stated through 90min.
That remark caused some irritation, including displeasure from his agent, Junior Pedroso.
"Solely attributing Anthony’s unsuccessful tenure at Manchester United to his physical attributes is an overly simplistic view that fails to reflect the truth," he stated through ESPN.
The Brazilian winger is expected to depart the team permanently this summer. It is reported that Manchester United is gearing up for an extensive transfer window, with several players anticipated to move out.
In 2022, Antony transferred to the Red Devils from Ajax for a sum of 95 million euros. This makes him the second priciest acquisition in the team's records.
Antony's initial Real Betis goal
.co.ke Previously mentioned was the news that Antony scored his inaugural goal for Real Betis.
The ex-Sao Paulo player found the back of the net, yet Real Betis still fell to Celta Vigo in La Liga on February 8.