Manchester United loanee Antony has said that his move to Real Betis was what his career needed after not making an impact at Old Trafford.

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has hailed Antony’s attitude since joining on loan from Manchester United, with the winger in sparkling form in Spain. The 24-year-old has made a great start to his short-term move,

Manchester United flop Antony insists that 'happiness' is the key to his upturn in form since leaving Old Trafford. "The most important thing is to be happy and I am very happy at Real Betis," he said. "Things happen naturally! Here, I can show the football that brought me to Europe."

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Manchester United winger Antony has given a clear indication that he wants to extend his stay at Real Betis following his loan move in the January transfer window. The Brazilian winger has hit the ground running since his switch to Spain, scoring three goals in his first four appearances for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

Antony was in action for Real Betis once again on Thursday night, but there was no stunning goal this time around.

Antony was allowed to depart Old Trafford after a largely disappointing spell following his £85million transfer from Ajax in the summer of 2022. Although, with no reported option for a permanent deal in his Real Betis loan agreement, the forward has made sure to not burn any bridges with his parent club.

Manchester United winger Antony has been enjoying a sensational start to life at Real Betis after a torrid time at Real Betis

Speaking to El Correo, Natan pointed out that Antony has played at a World Cup for Brazil – something only ‘great’ players achieve. The likes of Roque Junior and Kleberson may somewhat harm that argument but Natan feels that people should not forget what Antony has already achieved.

Antony on Real Betis impact: When you play with joy... Antony admits things are coming "naturally" to him at Real Betis. The Brazil attacker has been a revelation since his January arrival on-loan from Manchester United. Antony has started his stay with three goals and one assist in four matches.

Ahead of the second leg of their clash with Real Betis in the Europa Conference League, Gent head coach Danijel Milicevic was talking to the press. Milicevic, who is still only acting as an interim