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.

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 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."

On loan Manchester United winger Antony scored for the third consecutive game to continue his excellent start to life in Spain as Real Betis beat nine-man Real Sociedad 3-0 on Sunday.

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.

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

Antony on Real Betis impact: When you play with joy... 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. And he told Estadio Deportivo: "It was important for me to start well. I have found myself again.

Antony's loan move to Real Betis has got off to a flyer, with the Brazilian scoring and assisting in a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

When Real Betis confirmed the loan signing of Antony from Manchester United during the January transfer window, there was a buzz and there was excitement in the green and white half of Seville. Manuel Pellegrini knew it and the Real Betis fans did too, that Antony had the potential to take Los Verdiblancos to the next level.

Antony has given a lengthy interview to Real Betis media as he looks back on the successful first weeks of his loan from Manchester United.

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,