When Real Betis unveiled their latest signing, Antony, it wasn’t quite the Hollywood-style production many fans might have expected.

Instead, the Spanish club’s attempt at announcing the Manchester United winger on loan for the rest of the season left fans questioning what they had just witnessed.

A “School Project” Video

Rather than a high-budget, cinematic spectacle, the video posted by Betis on Sunday was more of a low-budget, DIY affair.

The video shows Antony’s image obscured behind various photos of him wearing the kits from previous teams—Sao Paulo, Ajax, Brazil, and Manchester United.

As a staff member gradually removes the pictures, Antony finally appears and delivers the line, “aqui estoy yo” (which means “here I am”).

Fans were less than impressed.

One social media user bluntly said, “This has to be one of the worst unveilings in football history,” while another remarked, “Looks like someone did it in their bedroom for a school project.”

Reactions and Theories

The video sparked a flurry of reactions. Some felt the whole thing felt rushed and ill-conceived.

“Any footballer with a brain would have said ‘no way’ when they brought out the printed cards and explained what they wanted to do here,” one fan commented.

Others joked about the club’s budget, with one person suggesting, “They blew up their entire budget for the season to get him there, so the marketing department had to be very creative.”

Despite the criticism, the video has surprisingly gone viral, garnering almost one million likes on Instagram.

Betis might not have expected such a response, but they certainly got people talking.

Antony’s Betis Move

Betis, currently sitting 10th in LaLiga under former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, will cover 84% of Antony’s £200,000 weekly salary.

This amounts to £168,000, an interesting move given their finances.

Antony’s loan is a chance for him to turn his career around, much like Jadon Sancho did at Borussia Dortmund.

After struggling to secure a regular spot at Manchester United, Antony is hoping for a fresh start in Spain.

Since his £86 million move from Ajax to United in 2022, the winger has faced difficulties in living up to expectations.

He made 96 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists, but consistency has been elusive, and his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag soured over time.

Looking to the Future

With a future return to the Brazil national team on the horizon, Antony is eager to make an impact in LaLiga.

His performance with Betis could help reignite his career, especially after failing to make a league start under Ruben Amorim.

While the unveiling video may have been unconventional, Betis has also shown more creative sides to their approach.

One of the highlights was a surreal tribute to director David Lynch, with nods to his films like Lost Highway and Blue Velvet.

Antony also performed his signature spinning skill at the Benito Villamarín stadium, a memorable moment that showed a more personal connection to his new team.

Antony expressed his excitement about joining Betis, calling the pitch “so beautiful” and eagerly saying, “Let’s go Betis. I’m looking forward to play here.”

Now, all eyes are on Antony’s future with the club. What comes next for the Brazilian talent remains to be seen.

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