Former United winger Antony shares his bizarre experience with Ronaldo
Former Manchester United winger Antony has reflected on his time at the club, particularly his interactions with Cristiano Ronaldo, as he rebuilds his career after a permanent move to Betis. Despite underperforming at Old Trafford with just 12 goals in 96 appearances, Antony has found success in LaLiga, scoring 13 goals in 41 games. He shared that Ronaldo had a playful side off the pitch and helped him gain perspective by discussing life beyond football.
- ▪Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 for a reported £82 million but struggled to meet expectations.
- ▪He was loaned to Betis in January 2025 and later signed permanently by the LaLiga club.
- ▪Antony made seven appearances alongside Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portuguese star's second spell at United.
- ▪He credited Ronaldo for offering life advice and helping him disconnect from football by discussing non-sporting topics.
- ▪In the 2025/26 season, Antony recorded 13 goals and nine assists in 41 matches for Betis.
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