Released, delivered. Antony officially became a Betis player last night. Loaned six months last season, the Brazilian wanted to return to Andalusia. But the negotiations were long and harsh between the Spanish team and Manchester United, which sold it 22 million € according to El Desmarque. This Tuesday, the striker was presented in Betis. Very moved and in tears, he said: “It was a difficult month. I have been at the hotel for over 40 days. My agents knew how much I wanted to return to Betis. We had to fight for many things. Last night, there were people at home at 2 a.m. I never felt that. I am very grateful to the affection of supporters. It's not just a matter of money. I have a lot of affection for this club. It has always been my first choice, that's why I waited on the last day to finalize it. Now that I'm here, I'm very happy. It is a city that I like, and its inhabitants too. I can't wait to tread the ground. »»
He continues: “This is the first time that I have lived that. My wife had been there for a few days and said to me, “I don't know if you're going to come back, but I'm already there.” There have been people at home for days. I was looking forward to getting into town. This is the first time I have lived with supporters. When I will put the jersey, I will run for each of them. I hope to place the betis where it deserves to be. We will fight for everything, for the Liga, for the Europa League, because we have a very strong workforce. We are going to focus on great things. Betis is very large and can compete with any team. »» He confirmed that he only wanted to sign in Seville. “I arrived in Manchester on June 14 and I spent all my stay at the hotel with my father. They were very difficult days, but Manchester belongs to the past. I focus on this moment. For me, faith is essential. I knew that everything that happens in life has a reason to be. I knew I would go through difficult days. I was very anxious every day. Sunday, it was early to leave, but I have always clearly indicated that my first choice was Betis or Betis, I had no other choice. When we knew that we were going to travel, I spoke to my mother and my sister, they all cried. What happened in Manchester, I am the only one to know how difficult it was. I'm sorry. Training separately, but it's part of life. I knew this moment would come. It's a past. “ There is a new story to write in Betis now.
