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'I know how talented I am' - Man Utd flop Antony claims he turned down 'better offers' before Real Betis transfer

<p>Having <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antony-s-problem-was-coaching-ruben-amorim-and-erik-ten-hag-blamed-for-winger-s-flop-in-man-utd-funeral-as-gbp85m-star-thrives-on-loan-at-real-betis-under-ex-city-boss/blt7013cb41ca943bcd?utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_id=kp0y2tvoffhdawxg&amp;utm_source_platform=msn&amp;utm_source=msn_en" target="_blank">struggled on the back of a big-money transfer to Old Trafford</a>, the Brazilian forward embraced a fresh start in January 2025. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chosen-one-antony-goal-celebration-explained-real-betis-man-utd/blt80d60ad4fce794df" target="_blank">decision was taken to head for La Liga</a>, with several opportunities being presented to the 25-year-old.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Antony is convinced that he made the right choice in moving to Andalusia, with seven goals being recorded for Betis so far - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antony-speaks-man-utd-flop-scores-another-stunner-real-betis-last-gasp-win-espanyol/bltc9a2a729351113e5" target="_blank">including a couple of stunning strikes</a>. The South American is playing with a smile on his face once more.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Antony has told <a href="https://www.movistarplus.es/deportes/programa/universo-valdano-8/antony/ficha?tipo=E&amp;id=3831194 " target="_blank"><em>Universo Valdano on Movistar+</em></a> of pushing for a switch to Betis when supposedly more appealing proposals were on the table: “I go to bed here and wake up smiling. I always say that the best decision I've ever made was coming to Betis. 
</p><p>“I'm happy, and when I'm happy, things go well. For me, of course, it's important to score goals and provide assists, but being happy is even more important. I found myself here, I'm very happy here, and things are going very well. 
</p><p>“The future? It's very early; I don't know what's going to happen, but I'm very happy here. I've found myself enjoying football. It's crazy right now, although I know how talented I am, so I prioritised going where I knew I'd be happy, even though I had better offers.”</p>

WHAT ANTONY SAID

<p>Antony’s form has attracted admiring glances from across Europe, while he is hoping to be selected in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. He added on that challenge: “There are great players like Vinícius, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho... I have a lot of respect for them. There have always been very good wingers in Brazil. Wearing the national team jersey is crazy.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Atletico Madrid are the latest side to have been linked with a summer approach for Antony, but Premier League giants <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-asking-price-antony-revealed-new-suitor-real-betis-battle-la-liga-rival-brazilian-winger-transfer-window/blt3f5f4d79cd62622e" target="_blank">United are said to be demanding around €40 million (£34m/$45m)</a> from any sale and that may lead to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-transfer-plan-b-antony-real-betis-interested-clubs-40m-asking-price/bltb917125604e2fc53" target="_blank">another loan agreement being put in place</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'I know how talented I am' - Man Utd flop Antony claims he turned down 'better offers' before Real Betis transfer | Goal.com

Manchester United flop Antony has revealed that he turned down “better offers” in order to join Real Betis on loan.