Antony pops up with assist just 14 minutes into Real Betis debut as fans say ‘Man Utd were the problem’

MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis.

The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax.

However, the Brazil international never lived up to his billing at Old Trafford as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.

Antony’s struggles continued this season and that led to him falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.

That is why the Red Devils offloaded the Brazilian to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.

And the ex-Ajax star hit the ground running on his first game with Betis in LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao at the Benito Villamarin.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini named him in his starting line-up and the forward showed his worth just 14 minutes into his debut.

Antony fired a shot from the right flank, which was saved by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.

But the incoming Isco picked up the rebound and opened the scoring for the hosts from close range.

That meant a lot to Antony as he passionately celebrated in front of the Betis fans.

United supporters were left gobsmacked after witnessing the loanee’s immediate impact in Spain.

This comes after other Man Utd rejects found greener pastures away from Old Trafford, such as Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho.

And some of the United faithful are starting to believe the club is the reason why so many talented players fail to deliver.

One fan tweeted: “Antony already causing problems. Manchester United were the problem.”

Another commented: “Anthony has provided an indirect assist on his debut. Maybe Manchester United is the problem after all.”

A third wrote: “Ahhahahaha, Antony leaves Man U, gets an assist. That club is so bad.”

This fan said: “Antony with the Assist, Man UTD was obviously the problem.”

And that one posted: “United players are immediately better when they leave United. Antony assist already.”

Betis couldn’t hold on to their lead as Bilbao fought back and picked up a 2-2 draw.

Athletic Club equalised when former Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian fumbled a corner into Aitor Paredes before seeing it land in the net.

The hosts retook the lead with a stunning strike from Romain Perraud on the stroke of half time before set piece woes struck again as Oihan Sancet scored a free header in the 69th minute.