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Antony has claimed he was very close to signing for Liverpool just months before his move to Manchester United.

The Brazilian had a challenging two-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford before moving to Spanish club Real Betis on loan until the end of this season in January.

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I don't know if he is the best in the world currently, but he is definitely among the best and is a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or."

The Brazilian winger has quickly silenced any doubters with three goals and two assists in just six appearances for Real Betis.

This week brought further good news for Antony as his red card from the Getafe clash was rescinded, setting him up to continue his strong form when Real Betis takes on La Liga giant Real Madrid this weekend.

Amid speculations about his future and whether Manchester United might recall him under new management with Ruben Amorim at the helm, Antony remains non-committal: "I am very happy here, but I do not know what will happen in the future," he said.

""I always say that I enjoy every day, with the club, the city, everything, and I give my best for the team

I found that here, and that's why I'm very happy and more confident every day."

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