Antony (25, Real Betis), who was discarded by Manchester United, is determined to seek revenge.
Real Betis will face Chelsea in the 2024-25 UEFA Europa Conference League final, held in Wrocław, Poland, at 4 a.m. (Korea time) on the 29th. Real Betis is 6th in La Liga and Chelsea is 4th in the Premier League.
Both teams ardently desire victory. There is a player who wants it more than anyone else. It is Real Betis forward Antony. He transferred to Manchester United with a staggering transfer fee of €100 million. However, he struggled in the Premier League, scoring only 5 goals in two and a half years.
Ultimately, Manchester United sent Antony on loan to Real Betis due to the burden of the high transfer fee. The 'post-Manchester United effect' has been significant. Antony revitalized himself immediately after leaving Manchester United.
Antony has already scored 5 goals in 17 matches in La Liga. He also scored four goals in the Conference League, leading Real Betis to the final.
Manuel Pellegrini, the manager, shared Antony's backstory. He said, 'Before coming to Betis, Antony expressed dissatisfaction with Manchester United. He wanted revenge. Playing as a €100 million (approximately 155.4 billion won) player isn't easy. He is a great player. He seized a golden opportunity to advance his career at Betis.'
Real Betis has never advanced past the quarter-finals in European competitions. If Real Betis wins, it will be their first European triumph.
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