Overview

• Antony says compatriot Matheus Cunha asked him to remain at Manchester United before his permanent transfer to Real Betis.
• He says he trained away from the squad with little contact with Ruben Amorim while the deal was being arranged.
• After a rejuvenating loan at Betis that yielded nine goals and five assists, he informed United he wanted to leave.
• He was a roughly £85m signing under Erik ten Hag, then found opportunities limited as Amorim’s system offered little for wingers.
• Since sealing his return to Spain, he has logged a goal and an assist in a 2-2 Europa League draw with Nottingham Forest.