When Antony revealed that Bayern Munich tried to snatch him in the dying hours of the summer transfer window, he made it clear that Betis represented happiness for him, as reported by Softfootball. It wasn’t the transfer twist itself that stole the spotlight; it was how fans interpreted his decision to stay at Real Betis.
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano shared this statement via his official X account.
He said:
Antony: Bayern tried to sign me in the final 24h of the summer window.
Kompany called me personally… we spoke, he said he’s always been a big fan of my game… but I gave my word to Betis and I couldn’t betray them. Betis for me means happiness
X user(@sk_sahil24) instantly framed the winger’s choice as something deeper than football logic.
He tweeted:
Bro really said “Bayern called me” but chose Betis because it “means happiness”. Man picked vibes over trophies like it’s a spiritual journey
Honestly, to (@sk_sahil24) Antony’s decision symbolised a moment where a player prioritised emotional fulfilment over the glitter of big-club success. The user’s intention wasn’t simply to mock or exaggerate but to underline how rare it has become to see a footballer value vibes over trophies.
That quote sparked a ripple of mixed reactions across X.
Some fans, like (@RationallyCrazy), defended Antony’s stance, insisting that loyalty still deserves applause in a game where contracts are often treated loosely.
He said:
Man made a commitment to Betis after they had given him a chance and he had flourished He was then offered a better opportunity at Bayern but respected his commitment to Betis I’m not even an Anthony fan but this was a principled decision and I give him credit for it
Others took a more layered view. (@OppNaija) respected the loyalty but also hinted at the scars left from Antony’s turbulent Manchester United spell, and honestly, Antony also recently opened up on his Manchester United struggles, so (OppNaija) believes his experience at Man United influenced his decision.
He said:
He chose loyalty to Betisover a move to a big club, which I respect. However, I believe his experience at Manchester United has also scared him from moving to another big club, which is also a good decision.
Meanwhile, (@selfupgrade222) praised the purity of Antony’s reasoning, calling loyalty rare in modern football and commending him for choosing integrity over opportunity.
He said:
Loyalty like this is rare in modern football. When a player chooses integrity over a big move, it shows his character. Respect to him for standing by his word and choosing what truly brings him happiness.
And from the Betis-leaning corner, (@TheInnerFlam) echoed a more emotional appreciation:
He said:
Respect to Antony for this staying loyal even when a giant like Bayern comes calling says a lot about his character.Turning down Kompany’s personal call can’t be easy, but keeping his word to Betis shows real integrity. When a club gives you happiness, you give it back.
In the end, what began as a routine transfer revelation turned into a wider conversation about character, loyalty, trauma from past experiences, and the simple right of a footballer to choose peace over pressure. And if Antony’s words are anything to go by, choosing Betis wasn’t about rejecting Bayern but about honouring himself.
