Antony, 24, struggled for game time at United and Betis chief exec Ramon Alcaron - when asked if he could stay permanently said: "Yes, I think so.
REAL BETIS are interested in keeping Manchester United flop Antony for an extra year.
However, the Brazil international has hit the ground running at Betis ever since his loan move last month.
However, the winger never managed to live up to the bill as he only amassed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances with Man Utd.
Antony is looking to regain his former goalscoring prowess that led to his blockbuster move to Old Trafford.
