Former Manchester United star Antony reveals why he turned down Bayern Munich

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19 July 2026

Fresh off an impressive campaign with

Real Betis

, in which he registered eight goals and six assists in La Liga, Antony has revealed just how close he came to joining

Bayern Munich

last summer.

Speaking in an interview with BILD, the Brazilian international admitted that Vincent Kompany was keen to bring him to Bavaria, with the

Bayern

head coach even contacting him personally.

When asked about Bayern’s interest, Antony said:

“It was, of course, a huge honour. I have great respect for

and for Vincent Kompany as well. He’s a coach I admire greatly. When a club like

shows interest in you and the manager personally calls you, it means a lot to any player.”

Despite Bayern’s pursuit, Antony ultimately opted to join

, a decision he says was driven by more than just football.

Explaining why he chose the Andalusian club, the 26-year-old said:

“It was a decision I made together with my family. At that point, I was going through a difficult period in my life and needed a place where I could be happy again, not only as a footballer but also as a person. I felt that

was exactly the right club for me. That’s why I don’t regret that decision at all.”

While Antony found success in Spain,

eventually strengthened their attack by signing Luis Díaz from Liverpool. The Colombian enjoyed an outstanding debut season in Munich, scoring 25 goals in all competitions as the Rekordmeister lifted further silverware.

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