Antony is perhaps one of the best signings in the history of Real Betis Balompié, and for just €1.5 million, he has delivered a tremendous performance over the past few months.
The Brazilian footballer is aware that his continued presence at Betis is virtually impossible, given that Manchester United is clear that they want to sell him and that his salary is practically unaffordable for the Heliópolis club.
Yesterday he left a message on social media saying goodbye, here’s a fragment:
“And that’s when football gave me something else: you. When I arrived, I didn’t know what to expect, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine finding what I found. From my first step at this club, I felt something different. It was like coming home and reconnecting with a part of me I thought I’d lost. With you, I smiled again, I became the kid I was before who loved football with all my heart. With you, football became true love again. Thank you for opening your doors to me as if I were one of the family. Thank you for giving me back the joy of playing. Thank you for reminding me why I fell in love with this game. My home, my people. Always, Betis.”
Betis’s sporting management is already working to find a player who can perform in that area of the pitch, and there are three names on the table: Bryan Zaragoza, Raul Moro, and Roro Riquelme.
Everything indicates that Chimy Ávila will also leave the Verdiblanca team, so two of the three aforementioned players could be arriving. The first two options would be the least expensive, with Rodrigo being the most complex financially.
