‘I needed a new challenge’ - Man United flop Antony opens up on relationship with Amorim

Despite being the Red Devils' second-most-expensive signing ever, Antony only managed to score 12 goals and provide 5 assists in 96 games for the club.

After his £85 million move from Ajax in 2022, Antony struggled to find his footing at Old Trafford under both Erik ten Hag and Amorim. The Brazilian's difficulties led to a temporary move to Spain.

However, the 25-year-old winger has scored four goals and provided four assists in 16 games for Betis, having rediscovered his form since joining them from United in January.

Antony has revealed that he does not have any ill will towards his parent club or its head coach.

“I've only had a short time working with [Amorim], but he's a very good coach. A very intelligent coach,” Antony told ESPN Brazil.

“United are going through a difficult time at the moment, but he's a good coach. I had a good relationship with him, but I needed a new challenge and I wish him all the luck in the world in this final stretch of the season.”

Antony opened up about his feelings for Ten Hag, under whom he played at Ajax, before they both moved to United.

He continued, “Erik ten Hag is a coach I'm very grateful to. He helped me a lot in the Netherlands and in England too, even though the opportunities didn't come the way I wanted to.

“But that's the coach's choice, I don't hold any grudges or anything. On the contrary, I'm very grateful for everything he's done with me, for all the conversations too. He's a coach who will certainly be in this story because he helped me a lot.”