Anthony: Kompany called me at 11pm the night before the window closed. I hesitated for a long time.

November 18th: In an interview with Brazilian media ge.globo, Anthony said that Bayern coach Kompany personally called him this summer, but he still chose to keep his promise and join Betis.

Anthony: "The transfer window closed the next day. That was really the last day of negotiations between us and Betis, and that's when Bayern called."

"I can tell you 100% now, it really made me hesitate for a long time. We were talking about a wealthy club like Bayern Munich, and coach Kompany was very experienced and called me personally. We talked and he was very Polite, saying that he has always admired my skills - it was already about 11 o'clock in the evening."

"I have negotiated everything with the club (Betis), I promised them. Everything is a done deal, I can't hurt myself and the club like this. This decision is also based on family considerations. I am really happy here, and I can feel the support of everyone who welcomes me."