"I still say Antony is a great player," he told Betfair. "He's played in a World Cup for Brazil and he's still young with plenty of football to play.
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"He's at a club that's been going through difficult times, so in my opinion leaving England could be good for him.
"Moving to a side in Spain, Germany or Italy could be fundamental for his progression. With his skills, I think that he would fit very well into any big team in Spain."