Manchester United Loreee Antony talked about his time to Old Trafford and says that playing football against drug traffickers as a child means that he does not feel pressure.
The Brazilian signed the Dutch team Ajax for United in 2022 for costs that could possibly reach 86.3 million pounds sterling.
However, the skillful winger failed to live up to the high price, managing only 12 goals in his 96 appearances for the Red Devils while he was fighting to make his mark in England.
He joined Real Betis in January where he will spend the rest of the season on loan.
But its shape in Spain has proven to be promising. He scored four goals and provided four assists during his first 11 appearances of Betis, and it is believed that the Laliga club could seek to sign it permanently.
Despite a difficult period in the Premier League, Antony told Dazn that he felt grateful for experience.
“If they pay this kind of money for you, it’s because you have talent and quality,” said the 25 -year -old.
“Wherever I go, I will always talk about United. I am very grateful to the club and to Erik Ten Hag for what we have experienced together, for the titles, and for all that I learned. I had difficult times there, but also very good.
“I think it prepared me to be here today, to have fun. My mind is there, and I am very happy. ”
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Speaking of his move to Spain, Antony admitted that it came to an important moment in his life.
He said, “I found myself, I had to find myself and be happy. I needed my family to be happy too. Every day, I see it was the best decision I could have made.
“I appreciate the city, the club and everything. It reminds me a lot of Brazil because of the sun, food, people are also very happy. All this is important for someone like me who is used to it. ”
The Brazilian also told moments of his childhood growing up in a favela called “Inferninho”, which results in “little hell”.
He quotes his experiences there as a key reason why he says he does not feel the pressure that has just been a footballer at the highest level.
“When I am asked questions about the pressure, I say” what pressure? “” He said.
“I faced a pressure in the favela when I did not have any shoes to play, I played against drug traffickers and everything. It was a real pressure.
“When I left in the morning to go to school, I often didn’t eat.
“So when I go through difficult times, I always think of the challenges I have overcome in the past.”
Real Betis welcomes Seville on Sunday in El Gran Derbi, which results in the Grand Derby. Betis is currently sixth in Laliga, while Seville is tenth.
