February 17th 2025.
Ever since arriving in Spain, Antony has been in incredible form. Despite being outcast from Manchester United, he has made quite the impression at Real Betis. In fact, he continued his impressive streak on Sunday night with yet another goal for his new team. It's safe to say that the Brazil international has made a smooth transition from Old Trafford to La Liga, where he has already scored three goals in just four appearances for Betis. And it seems like he's only getting started.
Antony's departure from Manchester United during the January transfer window was no surprise, as he had only started three games all season under three different managers. With the likes of Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Ruben Amorim at the helm, it was clear that his time at United was coming to an end. But little did anyone know that he would thrive in his new environment.
His latest goal for Betis, scored in their 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad, was perhaps his best one yet. With an exquisite volley from the edge of the box, Antony proved just why he is considered one of the most talented players in the game. And as if that wasn't enough, he also provided an assist for his teammate Marc Roca in the 69th minute. It's no wonder he was awarded the man of the match for the third time since joining Betis.
It's worth mentioning that Antony had a similar start to his career at United after his £85million transfer from Ajax. He scored in his first three games against top teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Everton. But unfortunately, his time in Manchester turned out to be a disaster. In the last 18 months, he only managed to score three goals for United, the same number he has already achieved with Betis this season.
It's clear that Antony is feeling right at home with his new team. In contrast, United's decision to let him and Marcus Rashford leave without making any new additions has been met with criticism, especially with the recent news of Amad Diallo's injury. This leaves Amorim with very limited attacking options, and the trio of Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho have only scored one goal collectively in 2025. And in their latest game against Tottenham, they failed to find the back of the net once again, resulting in a 1-0 defeat.
It's worth noting that Antony's loan deal with Betis does not include an option to make it permanent at the end of the season. His agent also made it clear that there are no long-term plans for the winger's future. However, after Sunday's win, Antony himself made it clear that he is happy and content with his current situation at Betis. He believes that the most important thing is to be happy, and he definitely is, scoring goals and helping his team gain confidence. It's clear that Antony is thriving in his new environment, and he hopes to continue his success with Betis.
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