Former United winger Antony shares his bizarre experience with Ronaldo
Former United winger Antony shares his bizarre experience with Ronaldo Former Manchester United forward Antony has turned his career around since leaving Old Trafford permanently last summer. The Brazilian arrived at the Theatre of Dreams from Ajax in the summer of 2022 as one of the Red Devils’ most expensive signings, but he hardly lived up to expectations. Antony managed just 12 goals and nine assists in 96 appearances for the English giants, a meagre return for a player who reportedly cost around £82 million.
After failing to convince then head coach Ruben Amorim, the 26 year old was sent on loan to Betis in January last year. Antony was so impressive in Spain that the LaLiga club ultimately signed him permanently this summer. The Brazilian has done very well since the move, registering 13 goals and nine assists in 41 games this season.
Antony Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . While his time at Old Trafford was nothing to write home about, Antony did get to share the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo on seven occasions. Antony has now shed light on his experiences behind the scenes with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Learned a lot from Cristiano Ronaldo was in his second spell with United when Antony arrived at the Theatre of Dreams. Speaking to Globo Esporte , the Brazilian revealed he learned a lot from the Portuguese superstar. He said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is a great person, you learn a lot from him.
He even joked with me once, saying that people think he’s stubborn, but in everyday life he’s very playful. ” “I learned a lot from him. He talked about life, books, various subjects outside of football.