Antony Expresses Love for Man United After January Departure

• Anthony 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 expectations or justify the transfer fee.

Manchester United's Anthony has extended a warm gesture towards the Red Devils supporters as he regains his form at Real Sociedad.

What message did Antony convey to Manchester United supporters?

Antony signed with Real Betis on loan from Manchester United in January following a challenging two-and-a-half-year period at Old Trafford. Although he was a consistent player during his initial season under manager Erik ten Hag, 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, coupled with Erik ten Hag's departure in October.

Despite the criticism he received due to subpar performances, he has pledged to discuss his previous team in a positive manner.

If they invest such sums in you, it's due to your skill and excellence. No matter where I end up, I will always praise Manchester United,” Antony stated through theMirror.

During this season, he appeared 14 times for the Red Devils, with most of these substitutions coming off the bench. His only goal came early, and subsequently, his playing time was minimal under the new manager, Ruben Amorim.

I am deeply thankful to the club and to Erik ten Hag for all we accomplished together, the trophies we won, and the knowledge I gained. There were challenging moments, yet there were great periods as well. It feels like those experiences have readied me for this moment, allowing me to enjoy my time now. My focus is entirely here, and I'm incredibly pleased.

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 Antony doing at Real Betis?

Antony has played 11 times 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 matches.

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 multiple reasons for this improvement, but I can assure you that his increased physicality is a key factor," Amorim stated through 90min.

That remark caused some irritation, including upsetting his agent, Junior Pedroso.

"Solely attributing Anthony’s lack of success at Manchester United to his physical attributes is a rather shallow viewpoint and doesn’t align with the truth," he stated through ESPN.

The Brazilian winger is expected to depart the team permanently this summer. It’s reported that Manchester United is gearing up for an extensive transfer window with numerous players potentially leaving.

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 Earlier reports indicated that Antony scored his inaugural goal for Real Betis.

The ex-Sao Paulo forward found the back of the net, yet Real Betis still fell to Celta Vigo in La Liga on February 8.