Betis winger Anthony was interviewed by Onda Cero radio "Radioestadio Noche" in the early hours of Monday. The Brazilian player talked about topics such as his childhood, joining Betis, and supporting coach Pellegrini.

■Anthony does not consider himself the best signing for the team

Anthony said: "Because there are many very good players in the team. I have talked to Denilsen, and I know the history he made here, but I want to write my own history."

The winger recalled his difficult childhood in a slum called "Little Hell" in Brazil, and those difficult times when he even had to "surf a body to go to school."

Anthony said: "So I said I am a lucky person who is favored." Anthony hopes to be a role model for children and a tenacious role model.

■Anthony supports Pellegrini to stay at the position

Anthony said: "He is a great coach. We all know his resume and his daily work is excellent. I am very happy to work with him because he is very good, not only for me, but for all the players. The renewal issue is between the club and Pellegrini. I personally always hope to work with Pellegrini longer, but it depends on their decision. Hope it goes well."

■ About Betis's anticipated season

Anthony said: "I think so. In the first interview I said, we have to Fight for all the championships. We have a very good team and I think we can compete. We played in the Europa League final last season, which showed us Betis’ growing daily course, which is very important. ”

■ About the unity of the team

Anthony said: “The atmosphere of the team is incredibly good. It is the best atmosphere I have ever experienced. Everyone is united, everyone has a smile on their faces, everyone is communicating, and that makes a change. Everyone is always together, and it is also important.”

■ Betis is more important than money

Anthony said: “I always think about happiness first, I It's so happy here. I know my kids and my wife are so happy here. Before making the decision, I talked to my family, and so are the people here. Not just the fans, but everyone. The first thing I think about is my happiness because I know when I'm happy, everything goes well. Money is important, but happiness is even more important."

■About the transfer window this summer

Anthony said: "Those few months in England were very difficult, and they stayed in a hotel for over 40 days, training alone...I feel I'm not respected, but I won't mention it. I don't want to cause controversy, It's all part of life. I'm still very grateful to the club, there were bad moments, but there were also good moments to win two titles. Four or five days before the deal was completed, my family came to Seville and I had rented a house. I've talked to them and my heart told me that I should go back to Betis."

■Dreams to win the championship for Betis

Anthony said: "The Rakatuha Stadium is great. I dream of winning a championship, but there are still many games to play. Every day of this amazing team, everyone has a smile on their face. Hopefully we can win a championship, and Betis fans are totally worthy of it."