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Actual Betis defender Romain Perraud has opened up on the impression Manchester United loanee Antony has had on the membership to this point.
Antony sealed a mortgage transfer to Betis final month after struggling to interrupt into Ruben Amorim’s plans at Previous Trafford.
The winger will keep at Betis for the rest of the season as he seeks to revive his struggling profession.
Following a full week of coaching, Antony made his debut for the club final weekend, as they hosted La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Benito Villamarín.
He was concerned nearly instantly, slicing inside from the proper channel and firing an effort in direction of purpose. Unai Simon saved Antony’s shot however might solely handle to divert it into the trail of a lurking Isco, who didn’t want a second invitation to faucet it in from shut vary.
The match led to a 2-2 draw and Antony was named the Man of the Match. Spanish newspaper El Desmarque described Antony’s efficiency as “electrical”
Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini was full of praise for the 24-year-old, backing him to achieve Seville.
Now, Perraud has branded the United winger as “magical.”
Perraud mentioned [via Manchester Evening News], “Antony is an excellent teammate. He performed an ideal debut.”
“He gives a vital assist for us. He has magic.”
United forked out a whooping £85million to safe Antony’s providers from Ajax in the summertime of 2022. He has since struggled, solely managing 12 targets in 96 appearances.
It’s understood that the Purple Devils’ intention is to nonetheless attempt to offload Antony in the summertime. His contract with United expires in 2027.
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