Latest Manchester United news as Antony opens up about how he's enjoying his time on loan at Real Betis
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Manchester United star Antony on loan at Real Betis
Manchester United star Antony on loan at Real Betis(Image: Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Manchester United star Antony has explained why he has been enjoying his loan spell at Real Betis since leaving Old Trafford.
Antony joined the La Liga club during the January transfer window on loan until the end of the season. United did not include an option to buy in the deal that saw the Brazilian move to Spain on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
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Before his exit, Antony had fallen out of contention for a regular starting spot with new head coach Ruben Amorim. The forward made just 14 appearances for United across the first half of the season, scoring one goal, which came from the penalty spot against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup in September.
Since moving to Spain, Antony has eight goal contributions across 12 appearances, including four goals, and looks to be enjoying his time in La Liga. After helping Betis claim a 2-1 win over rivals Sevilla on Sunday night, the United loanee explained why he has been thriving since his Old Trafford exit.
"I feel happier and more content when I found myself, and I found myself here [Real Betis]," said Antony in an interview with DAZN.
"I'm very grateful for everyone's affection, for the players. I'm very happy here, my focus is on Betis, I'm enjoying the city, the club, and everything every day, and I'm very happy.
"The last time I experienced this was in Brazil when I was playing for Sao Paulo. I was talking to my family yesterday and today, and I was in my room, and the fans were incredible at the hotel, at training, and everything, and that makes us want to play even more. I'm very happy with today's performance and that we got the three points."
Antony added: "Since I signed for Betis, I was already prepared to play everything. Playing with great players is also very important to me.
"I learn a lot every day from Isco, from everyone. We have to keep working. This team is incredible. We have a lot of desire and many goals to achieve."
Antony could leave United in the summer on a permanent deal when the transfer window opens. The Manchester Evening News reported last week that as many as 10 players could be heading for the exit door at the end of the season, which may include Antony.
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