Real Betis target Barcelona forward

Real Betis target Barcelona forward

Faruq Ibrahim 17:29 - 06.06.2023

Barcelona are gearing up for a summer of exits, and one of their forwards has attracted interest from LALIGA side Real Betis.

LaLiga side Real Betis are reportedly prioritising the transfer of Barcelona's Abdesamad Ezzalzouli (Abde), as they plan to bolster their squad this summer. 

The 21-year-old has impressed on loan at Osasuna this season, helping Jacoba Arasate's men to a European place finish in Europe and the Copa del Rey final. 

Still, Barcelona reportedly wants to cash in on him, and the Heliopolitans are one of the clubs said to be keen on landing the Morocco international. 

Betis want Abde

The Catalan publication AS were quoted by Lematin.ma saying that the Seville-based club have the Moroccan winger at the top of their transfer wish list.

The Blaugrana are said to want around €25 million to release Abde, whose contract expires in 2026, a fee that will be difficult for Betis to match. 

However, Ramos Planes, the new Betis sporting director, previously held the role at Barcelona and could leverage his relationship with the club to iron out a deal. 

The Verdiblanco team will play in the Europa League next season and are looking to strengthen their team to improve on their quarter-final finish this term. They seek Abde to further bolster their offensive options. 

Meanwhile, Barcelona loanee Samuel Umtiti has been labelled 'the best in history' by a legend of Lecce where he spent the last season on loan.

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