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Manchester United winger Antony has revealed that his compatriot Matheus Cunha urged him to stay at Old Trafford before his permanent switch to Real Betis.

Antony was Erik ten Hag's marquee signing but his performances did not match his £85m price tag. When Ten Hag was eventually sacked in October 2024, the Brazilian's time in Manchester appeared to be nearing an end.

Ruben Amorim's appointment near enough sealed his fate with the new system at United not conducive to wingers. By January, Amorim had sealed a loan move for Antony to Real Betis and this managed to revitalise his career.

The winger bagged nine goals and five assists in Spain as he helped his team reach the final of the Conference League. At the end of the season, Antony returned to Manchester and in

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