Once marked a flop on Manchester UnitedBrazilian border Antony Now enjoy Real Betis– so much that he has been nominated to La Liga’s Month’s Player assign. In a twist that few could have predicted, the 24-year-old’s resuscitation in Spain put him in direct competition with football super stars who Kylical Mbappe and Pedri for the prestigious award. But how did Antony go from an overwhelming stint in England to become one of Spain’s prominent players in just a few weeks?
Brazilian’s journey to La Liga started with a loan from Manchester United to Real Betis in January. After falling out of benefit during Ruben Amorim At Old Trafford, he was anxious to re -enter his career. Without a purchase clause included in the loan agreement, Betis agreed to cover 84% of Antony’s salary of $ 132,000 per weekSave United approximately $ 1.9 million For the rest of the season.
Since he arrived at Seville, Antony has been wasting for some time to prove its value. In his debut match against Sports club on February 2He played 72 minutes And even though he did not make goals or help, impressed enough to be named Matchman.
From there, the wing only got better. He scored his first goal in La Liga with a fantastic strike against Real SociedadLater help Marc Roca For the team’s third target in a commander 3-0 Victory. His impact continued with two more goals in his next two league matches, which brought his speech to Three goals and An assist right in Four games– A remarkable turn from his fighters in England.
“Antony has found a new life since he joined Los Verdiblencos,” Listed Spanish media and emphasized its resuscitation as one of La Liga’s most exciting transfers of mid -season.
Competing with the best: Mbappe, Pedri and More
Antony’s red hot form has now received him a nomination to La Liga’s Month’s Player Award for February. The competition is tough, with other nominees including Real Madrid’s Kylian MbappeThe Barcelona PedriThe Athletic Club’s Oihan Sancetand Osasuna’s Ante Budimir.
MbappeWho joined Real Madrid from PSG last summer has been in star form itself. In February he did that Two goals in Three matchesincluding a decisive equalization against Atletico Madrid in derby.
In the meantime, Pedri Has played a key role in Barcelona’s resuscitation, provides an assist and helped the team to recover the top spot in La Liga’s position. Despite the star -studded lineup, Antony’s rapid revival has made him a genuine challenger for the award.
