Antony Seeks Revenge at Real Betis After Man Utd Struggles

Brazilian winger Antony has experienced a career resurgence after joining Real Betis on loan from Manchester United, motivated by a desire for "revenge" following a difficult spell at Old Trafford where he struggled to meet expectations set by his hefty transfer fee. Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini praised Antony's improvement, noting his nine goals and five assists in 25 games have revitalized his career and helped Betis reach their first-ever European final in the UEFA Conference League against Chelsea. Despite the financial challenges Betis face in making the move permanent, the club is keen to keep Antony, who himself revealed he was deeply unhappy at Manchester United, even going "days without eating" during his lowest moments. Pellegrini emphasized that playing under the pressure of a €100 million price tag is difficult but believes Antony is a very good player having this crucial opportunity at Betis to continue developing. Ahead of the final, Pellegrini rejected the notion of Betis as underdogs against the favored Chelsea, expressing confidence that his team has an equal chance to win. The final on Wednesday in Wroclaw, Poland, will likely determine Antony’s future, with interest also reported from other clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Juventus.