Manchester United winger Antony is enjoying a sensational revival during the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Real Betis.
Antony joined Betis in January and has impressed by scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 22 games for the Spanish side.
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has showered him with praise, backing the 25-year-old for a return to Brazil’s national team setup.
He said (via The National): “Antony is very good, and look, now that he’s happy, he’s calm, he’s having an impressive season. It’s very easy to criticise from the outside, but as players, our heads count for a lot.
“If we’re not clean, it ends up affecting the field. He had a very difficult problem behind him because of the accusation against him but now he’s fine. He’s calm. He’s happy and confident.
“Look how he’s doing at Betis. If he carries on like this he’s a player who’s going to be there to play in the World Cup.”
United have a solid cash-in opportunity after Antony’s revival
Antony’s renaissance presents United with a golden opportunity to recoup a decent fee for a player who failed to hit the mark at Old Trafford.
The winger, viewed as a flop in the Premier League, has emerged as a fan favourite at Betis.
His seven goal contributions have helped Betis to secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea.
The £17 million-rated ace looks more comfortable and like a threatening forward in Spain.
While Antony dazzled with tricks and flair at Ajax, his lack of physicality often left him struggling in England’s more intense footballing environment.
His electric run of form could soon prompt Brazil’s incoming head coach Carlo Ancelotti to hand him a national team recall.
This development will further raise his market value.
With Atletico Madrid already monitoring the situation, United could be in line to command a £40 million fee, a welcome boost as they aim to reinforce their squad this summer.
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