Antony has spoken about the experience, saying that he received several good offers, but only the one from Betis was a genuine and official offer that he was willing to accept. He emphasized the importance of being at Betis and remained steadfast in his decision despite the challenges of the negotiations.

Antony also reflected on the process, stating that he was happy to be back at Betis and that it was a decision that he and his wife wanted. He drew on his past experiences in the favela, where he faced tough times, to remain persistent and focused on his goal of joining Betis.

The striker expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to join Betis and acknowledged that it was a difficult process, but ultimately, he was able to achieve his goal and is now happy to be a part of the team.