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Former Manchester United flop Antony has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo by one of his Real Betis colleagues following his career revival away from the Premier League .

The Brazilian winger secured a permanent move to the Spanish outfit this summer after an impressive loan stint, with United opting to recoup £22million for the ex-Ajax player - representing a substantial loss on the £88million they initially invested. Antony managed just 12 goals across 96 outings at Old Trafford .

Nevertheless, he has successfully rejuvenated his career in Seville, to such an extent that Real Betis centre-back Marc Bartra has drawn parallels between the winger and legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

In conversation with Mundobetis, Bartra remarked: "It's a style of

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