Antony opens up on the broken relationship with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim
Manchester United’s story with Antony began with excitement but ended with sheer disappointment. The winger arrived at Old Trafford as a big promise, meant to bring raw skills and energy to Old Trafford. Yet things fell apart over time.
After Erik ten Hag left, new manager Ruben Amorim stepped in and made changes to the set-up and the team. The 40-year-old rebuilt his team and removed Antony from his plans. The Brazilian started training away from the main group, stayed far from his teammates and lost his rhythm.
In a recent chat with Diario AS, Real Betis’ new signing described that period clearly. He said he barely spoke with Amorim and had little contact with the Portuguese manager. Still, Antony decided to respect the manager’s decision to make him train alone.
He trained hard every day and, after months of separation, played a full ninety minutes. That game proved that the former Ajax winger stayed ready, and his comments matched what he said earlier about the lack of respect he felt at Manchester United.
“I didn’t talk much with Rúben Amorim; there wasn’t much contact. That’s your decision for me to train separately. But he had to be respected. Today I’m fine, I took care of myself by training well, even though I was separated. After three months, I played 90 minutes, and that’s the answer to what I was working on.”
What once felt like a strong bond turned into distance. He decided that leaving Old Trafford was the only way forward. We reported earlier that Betis’ CEO called his transfer the most difficult signing he had handled. With this, we can clearly feel how tense Antony’s exit truly became.
A new beginning in Seville: why Antony’s move made sense for all sides?
Antony’s exit from Manchester United, though painful, now looks like the right decision. His time in England fell well short of expectations. The Brazilian winger struggled on the pitch and fought personal issues off it.
Amorim made a tough call but later proved right. The club regained some funds and cleared space for players who fit better into his system. Antony, on the other hand, rebuilt his form and confidence at Real Betis.
In Seville, he has found his place, and the Spanish league’s technical style suits his traits. Manuel Pellegrini manages him well with trust and gives him more attacking freedom. Betis’ fans welcomed him with warmth.
Their support replaced the heavy pressure he once faced in Manchester. He now enjoys life in Seville’s calm and sunny atmosphere. The 25-year-old continues to play with confidence again and shows the joy that once defined his football.
His move turned a setback into a new beginning, and both Antony and Manchester United gained from that decision. So, every ending teaches something. Antony’s story with Manchester United proves that expensive signings can fail but still serve a purpose. Manchester United fans, do you think the club made the right call by letting him go?
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