Few Premier League players have had such a strong need to change clubs this summer as Brazilian Antony. On the very last day, it worked out for one of the most expensive United flops of all time, no wonder tears flowed when he was presented at his new club.
It’s not just for Antony that the nightmare is over. The £85 million price tag and Erik Ten Hag’s “must-have player” in 2022 without coming close to defending the price, have made this signing a true football nightmare for United and the fans. Hours before the transfer window, it worked out. Finally.
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On Saturday, Real Betis announced they had withdrawn their bid for Antony, the financial package was unpalatable for the La Liga club. Antony was the top signing for Betis after 9 goals and 5 assists in 26 games in the green and white shirt on loan, but that was the limit. After intense negotiations, Antony could still be presented on Tuesday as a Real Betis player.
Ex-Man United player Antony couldn’t stop the tears flowing when he was talking to the supporters who have praised him earlier this year.
“Only my family knows how difficult it was. I trained away from the others, but luckily I knew this moment would come. Of course, I was also nervous that it wouldn’t happen, but I waited and believed in it. That people care about you is something that is important to me. Money can’t buy it… Now I’m here in a city and a club that I love,” Antony said, according to ESPN.
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That people care about you cannot be bought with money. We’re guessing Antony will take this learning with him further in life. Now it’s time to deliver!
