Cristiano Ronaldo was left gutted after Manchester United flop Antony opted to join Real Betis rather than teaming up with him in Saudi Arabia. It's reported the Old Trafford legend was keen to see Antony become an Al-Nassr player before the winger chose to return to Spain instead.

Antony's turbulent three-year stint in England officially concluded on Monday following United's agreement to a bargain sale to Betis . The Brazilian had spent the second half of last season on loan in Seville and re-joined Los Verdiblancos for £19million, less than a quarter of the £82m fee United gave Ajax for his services in 2022.

However, well before his Betis return was finalised, Antony was believed to have attracted interest from Ronaldo's Al-Nassr outfit . Five-time Ballon d'Or-winner Ronald

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