Anthony: I have made every effort to deserve my value. I almost signed with Liverpool before going to Manchester United

Brazil winger Anthony, who joined Real Betis from Manchester United this summer, recently talked about multiple topics such as his performance not being as expected after joining Manchester United.

Talking about why the performance at Manchester United did not meet expectations

Anthony:

I am a person who is brave enough to take responsibility, and I think the off-court factors have greatly affected my performance. I know my potential and ability. I am not in vain for participating in the World Cup, nor is I in vain for returning to the national team. I will also take responsibility for failing to succeed at Manchester United and failing to achieve the performance I want.

But as I often say, I always have to see the good side of things. During those days at Manchester United, I had to reexamine myself. If I had been exhausted when I came, I might have been even more lost in the future. I am very grateful to God for letting me return to reality, allowing me to see clearly what I came from, what I gave up and what I lost. For example: I missed the first step my son took because I was too far away at that time.

As "Mr. Billion Yuan", is this title too heavy?

Anthony:

I know I will take responsibility for this value, but I also know that I have made every effort to deserve it. I try not to see it, and try not to pay attention to it. As I said before, I feel that a lot of things off the field have caused a lot of damage to me, and in the end my performance has not reached the level I should have.

Note: In 2022, Anthony joins Manchester United from Ajax for 95 million euros

If time goes back, will there be any changes at Manchester United?

Anthony:

No. Because, like I said, everything has a reason. I went there because God wanted me to go and learn what I said and experienced, and make me a better person and a better father. Before going to Manchester United, I almost signed with Liverpool, but everything has a reason, and the road led me there. I went through negative situations there, won the championship, and had a great experience, so I don’t regret it.

Talking about whether the turbulent experience in Ajax/Manchester United hurts itself

Anthony:

I don't think so. Some time ago, I talked to my brother about this, and we might still be in England at that time. My life is always like this, and it always takes the last minute to decide, which is very difficult. I think from the beginning of the youth team, I was almost cut in St. Paul, and I joined the professional team at the end and was transferred. So my life has always been like this, it’s hard, but thank God for guiding me on the right path.

Talking about the World Cup

Anthony:

This is my dream. I have participated in a World Cup once, what a great experience: representing our country, the greatest national team in the world. So for me, participating in the World Cup again is a dream, and I come here to play football and show myself. If God wants to, I hope to be able to participate in the World Cup again, which is the dream of every player.