Antony may not have been successful at Manchester United but has already been labelled ‘magic’ by a brand new teammate at Real Betis.
The Brazilian accomplished a loan move to the Spanish side in January, hoping to get his profession back on target after a difficult time at Old Trafford.
That plan got off to start as he was named MVP in his La Liga debut, providing an assist within the 2-2 draw with Athletic Bilbao.
Betis defender Romain Perraud was definitely impressed and is stuffed with praise for the how the winger has quickly settled in.
‘Antony is a superb teammate,’ said Perraud. ‘He played an ideal debut – he provides an important support for us. He has magic.’
The Brazil international sounds very positive about his short-term switch to Betis, telling LALIGA TV after his debut: ‘Very completely satisfied and pleased with the primary game. The fans were incredible. Slightly sad concerning the draw.
‘I felt really good and excited. I used to be waiting all week for this match. It’s vital to me that the team is doing well.
‘The manager told me to remain calm. He’s an ideal coach. Concentration on set pieces is essential. We’ve to enhance this.’
Real Betis are managed by Manuel Pellegrini, with the veteran boss impressed by his latest signing’s start.
‘Well, I feel it was a really positive debut,’ said the previous Manchester City manager. ‘He’s a top quality player.
‘I used to be talking to him just before the sport. I feel player doesn’t must be continuously showing off his skills with the ball. He has to play game, make few mistakes and do two or three vital things: a goal, pass, cross.
‘I feel he was very involved today, especially with the second goal. He had just arrived a few days before and I feel he’s going to contribute lots to us.’
It has been something of a love-in since Antony left Manchester, with the winger telling a press conference on Wednesday: ‘When Betis appeared I felt a certainty in my heart that I had to come back here to realize great things.’
He will likely be hoping to impress again at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday afternoon.
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