Antony has looked a new man in Spain - and Daily Star Sport takes a look inside his life at Real Betis after leaving Manchester United on loan
For the latter stages of his time at Manchester United, Antony looked like he could hardly kick a ball. And it all it took was move away for him to rediscover his magic touch.
The Antony that has been swanning around the pitch in Spain is the one United were promised.
It's the tricky winger that terrorised Real Madrid under Erik ten Hag all those years ago.
“He is a player who unbalances due to his individual ability. Because of his characteristics we knew he was going to do a lot of damage," Manuel Pellegrini, who is current boss of Real Betis, said when he was asked about Antony.
Antony moved to Real Betis on loan in Janaury
And he has caused a lot of damage - his strike against Real Sociedad, a lovely volley from the edge of the box to give his side a second-half lead, was his third in La Liga.
However, in more bad news for United fans - it has equalled his tally for the Red Devils last season in just four games.
And the one game he didn't score, Antony bagged an assist and earned the Man of the Match award.
“Very happy and pleased with the first game. The fans were incredible. A little sad about the draw,” Antony told LALIGA TV after that game.
“I felt really good and excited. I was waiting all week for this match. It’s important to me that the team is doing well. The manager told me to stay calm. He’s a great coach. Concentration on set pieces is important. We have to improve this.”
He would provide an assist to Isco, who was once dubbed as the next big thing during his stint at Real Madrid. "It’s been great, we need people to contribute," the former wonderkid said.
"Antony has been very good, but there is still a lot to continue improving and working on!"
Antony and Isco have struck up quite the relationship already - with one fans sharing their snap on social media with the quote: "Antony x Isco... enjoying life together at Real Betis!"
Real Betis are currently eighth in La Liga, flying high compared to Antony's parent team have sunk to 15th after their latest loss.
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