Betis transfer window overhaul gathers pace as summer exits and signings accelerate
Real Betis step up their transfer window overhaul with confirmed exits, two new signings, and negotiations for further reinforcements as preseason resumes.
Return from Germany camp signals second phase of planning
The squad’s return from the Germany training camp this Saturday marks the start of a more intense phase in the Betis transfer window. Sporting director Manu Fajardo and his team plan to use the coming days to accelerate ins and outs that will reshape the squad ahead of the season.
Coaches and analysts will use the upcoming sessions to assess the group while the club finalizes deals both to reduce wage pressure and strengthen key positions. The club’s strategy now appears to be a deeper rebuild than initially envisioned, with several definitive departures and targeted arrivals.
Confirmed departures and contract expiries
Betis have already confirmed multiple departures as part of the summer clearout, including players whose contracts expired and those returning to parent clubs. Goalkeeper Adrián San Miguel, defenders Ricardo Rodríguez and Cédric Bakambu, and Sofyan Amrabat, whose loan ended on June 30, all leave as part of this initial wave of exits.
Additional moves have been processed through contract clauses and transfers, with Chimy Ávila leaving after a clause allowed the club to advance his departure by a year. Sergi Altimira has completed a transfer to Sporting CP, Nobel Mendy’s purchase option was exercised by Rayo Vallecano, and Mateo Flores has moved to Arouca.
Pau López agreement and Nelson Deossa negotiations
Pau López has requested to leave Betis and has reportedly agreed to forgo the remaining two years of his contract to accept an offer from Andorra, a move that is pending only formal announcement. The decision to release a senior goalkeeper reflects the club’s willingness to make pragmatic financial choices to rebalance the squad.
Meanwhile, Betis are scrutinizing a proposed loan for Nelson Deossa from Vasco da Gama that would include a purchase option of roughly €12 million, becoming an obligation if certain objectives are met. The club’s legal department is currently reviewing the payment schedule, guarantee terms and the specific conditional triggers that would convert the option into an obligation.
Two signings completed and goalkeeper target in progress
Betis have already completed two incoming transfers this summer with the signings of Facundo Bernal from Fluminense and Fran García from Real Madrid. Those acquisitions form the groundwork for a transfer window that still aims to add at least a midfielder, a forward, and possibly a centre-back depending on outgoing business.
For the goalkeeping position the club has opened advanced talks with Villarreal over a loan with option for Diego Conde as the preferred replacement for Pau López. The club is also preparing the path for the Portuguese goalkeeper Guilherme to join Córdoba after the Germany camp, removing another surplus from the squad.
Potential big sales and midfield reinforcement plans
The sporting department remains open to further sales to create significant wage and budget space, with Natan the most valuable asset on the market. The centre-back is believed to command strong interest across Europe and a potential transfer fee in excess of €30 million would represent the club’s prime opportunity for a major summer profit.
On the midfield front, Betis plan to sign at least one more central midfielder, with Nicolas Raskin among the names generating broad internal support. The club still retains alternative targets, and any transfer strategy will be balanced between immediate first-team needs and long-term financial sustainability.
Striker investment and right-back contingency options
Betis expect their largest summer outlay to be on a forward, an investment intended to bolster goalscoring options after a season of mixed returns in attack. Recruitment in the striker market will be central to the club’s hopes of mounting a more competitive challenge domestically and in Europe.
Should Natan be sold or Ángel Ortiz depart, the club has placed Arnau Martínez on a short list to cover the right-back role, while other profiles are also being monitored. The club is weighing whether to allocate funds to a wide right-back or to prioritize central reinforcement and a marquee forward.
Youth pathway and loan market activity
Several academy players are at the centre of impending decisions as Betis reshape squad depth and maintain a balance between experience and youth. Iker Losada has drawn interest from multiple domestic and international clubs as overstaffing in the attacking midfield positions limits his immediate opportunities in Seville.
Pablo García and Ángel Ortiz remain under evaluation, with multiple clubs expressing interest in the youngster Pablo García, including some newly promoted to the top flight. Betis are also considering how to integrate Morante into the senior squad dynamics and are assessing the future of Gonzalo Petit as part of the wider summer plan.
Giovani Lo Celso and Dani Ceballos future scenarios
Giovani Lo Celso’s future at the club remains an open question given his form last season and the significant salary he occupies on the wage bill. With Argentina’s deep tournament run drawing attention to his international status, any decision on his future will weigh performance, market interest and the club’s need to free up payroll.
Dani Ceballos remains a potential long-term option for a return to Betis, though that possibility is being handled gradually and with caution. The club appears intent on structuring any return for Ceballos as part of a wider midfield reconfiguration rather than as an isolated stopgap.
Betis enter a decisive period of the transfer window as management balances squad needs with fiscal discipline and market opportunities. The coming weeks will determine whether further departures are converted into reinforcements capable of meeting the demands of the season ahead.
