Antony has opened up on a dramatic twist from the final hours of the summer transfer window, revealing that Bayern Munich made a late push to sign him before he completed his move to Real Betis. The Brazilian winger, who has rediscovered his best form in Spain, admitted the German giants tried everything to convince him.
This revelation comes after softfootball earlier reported that Antony joined Real Betis permanently from Manchester United following an outstanding loan spell, where he played a crucial role in guiding the club to the UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea. His performances won over the Betis hierarchy and fans, making his transfer a priority for the club.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Antony recounted the late drama saying;
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, he told Globo.
Before the window closed, Bayern’s interest intensified under new manager Vincent Kompany, who personally reached out in an attempt to lure Antony to Munich. However, the winger insisted he had already committed to Betis, choosing loyalty and continuity over a high-profile Bundesliga switch.
Meanwhile, in other news, Bayern Munich are reportedly desperate to extend Dayot Upamecano’s contract, with club directors reiterating that the defender is happy in Bavaria and will stay with them for a long time.The Frenchman has been central to Bayern’s defensive plans, making his long-term future a key internal priority.
For Antony, the focus remains clear Betis gave him joy, belief, and a starring role, and he intends to repay that trust as the new season unfolds.
