Antony Near Bayern Move, Chose Real Betis

Bayern’s Summer Pursuit

Following a strong campaign with Real Betis, Antony revealed how close he came to a transfer to Bayern Munich. The Brazilian forward posted eight goals and six assists in La Liga, and said head coach Vincent Kompany was eager to bring him to Bavaria, even calling him personally. “It was a huge honour,” Antony noted, adding that he holds great respect for both the club and its manager.

Family, Faith, and a Fresh Start

Despite the excitement of joining the German giants, Antony ultimately stayed with the Andalusian club. He explained that the decision was made together with his family during a difficult personal stretch, and that Real Betis offered the environment he needed to be happy both on and off the field. The player emphasized that the move was about finding stability and contentment beyond pure football.

Bayern Moves On and Thrives

Bayern did not let Antony’s departure stall their plans; they later signed Colombian forward Luis Díaz from Liverpool. Díaz impressed in his debut season, scoring 25 goals across all competitions and helping the Rekordmeister add more silverware. Antony’s choice to remain in Spain thus cleared the way for another high‑profile signing to shine in Munich.