The spectre of Manchester United has always loomed large, but Antony is demonstrating just how heavy it truly is after fleeing it to regain form.
Antony went on loan to Real Betis in the January transfer window, with Manchester United looking to find a buyer for him.
That was reflected in the terms of the agreement as well, with United paying a share of his salary while Betis did not even negotiate a buy option.
Betis may be regretting this now that Antony has blossomed there, but the regrets are not confined to Betis, as seen by the Brazilian’s four-word remark following a recent landmark triumph.
Antony’s four-word remark following Real Betis vs. Real Madrid
Antony’s career has taken a complete 180-degree turn, with the Spanish media claiming he has “taken over” La Liga and the Brazilian facing an unexpected duel for accolades with Kylian Mbappe.
Antony sprang into the scene at Betis and has never looked back, with even fate smiling on him when his red card was overturned, allowing him to face Madrid.
This was his first opportunity to demonstrate that his form is not a fluke, since he performed well for United early in his career.
Those questions have been addressed in large part by Betis’ remarkable 2-1 victory over Madrid, with Antony performing admirably once more.
Leave a Reply