Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany is well established as one of the best coaches in the football circus. Bayern Munich have experienced a major boost after the Belgian took over the reins from Tuchel in 2024, before that Nagelsmann. It is interesting to hear that Kompany made a phone call to one of United’s most expensive flops to convince him to sign for Bayern.
12 goals and 5 assists and playing time in 96 games. Price tag £86 million. This was the short version of the story of Antony’s stay at Manchester United. What makes the story even more tragic for United supporters is that the manager at the time, Erik ten Hag, had led the Brazilian at Ajax and should know Anthony’s potential better than anyone.
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Manchester United flop Anthony received offer from Bayern Munich
Anthony wears the Real Betis shirt since his permanent transfer in 2025, and is very happy with his life in La Liga. Now the Brazilian talks about the offer he received from Vincent Kompany.
“When a club like Bayern shows interest in you and the coach calls you personally, it means a lot to any player. Of course, it was a huge honor. I have a lot of respect for Bayern Munich and also for Vincent Kompany. He’s a coach I admire a lot,” Anthony begins to Bild.
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“But it was a decision I made together with my family. At that time, I was going through a difficult period in my life and needed a place where I could be happy again, not only as a footballer but also as a person. I felt that Real Betis was just the right club for me. That’s why I don’t regret my decision at all,” Anthony said.
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