Betis preseason enters second phase in Seville as Diego Conde joins on loan and squad reshuffle continues
Betis preseason shifts to Seville after the Germany stage, with Diego Conde arriving on loan as the squad returns to Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol to intensify preparations ahead of LaLiga.
Real Betis began the second phase of its Betis preseason in Seville on Monday after completing a training stage in Germany, where the side opened its friendly schedule with a 3-0 win over Sportfreunde Lotte. The squad returned to training at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol to begin a concentrated block of work that will include further friendlies and preparation for the LaLiga campaign. Manager Manuel Pellegrini and the sporting staff are balancing integration of new faces, the return of internationals and squad departures as the transfer window remains active.
Second phase moves to the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol
The squad reconvened at Betis’s training complex to start a new phase of conditioning and tactical work following the overseas stage. Sessions will focus on match fitness, positional drills and integrating recent arrivals into Pellegrini’s preferred patterns of play. The club has planned additional friendly fixtures in the coming weeks, including matches in Spain and a stopover in Ireland, to test combinations and build cohesion.
Betis will use the local environment to sharpen defensive shape and attacking transitions while managing minutes for players returning from international duty. Training at the Luis del Sol facility gives the staff full control over recovery and bespoke conditioning programs tailored to each player’s recent workload. The domestic base also eases logistical demands ahead of the midweek and weekend friendlies scheduled this week.
Goalkeeping reshuffle as Diego Conde arrives and Guilherme departs
Real Betis confirmed a change in the goalkeeping department with Diego Conde joining on loan until June 30, 2027, with an option to buy at the end of the spell. Conde was present for training on his first day with the group, immediately taking part in on-field sessions and integrating with the coaching staff. His arrival follows the recent departure of Pau López and the outgoing move of goalkeeper Guilherme, who has joined Córdoba.
The club now presents a new depth chart with Conde and the academy graduate Manu González forming the complement to the first-team options. Manu González, fresh from winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Spain, has been promoted into the senior training group and will provide a homegrown alternative. The reshuffle reflects Betis’s attempt to balance experience, potential resale value and immediate competition in goal.
International returns and youth promotions reshape the squad list
Several internationals rejoined the squad after extended breaks, while others remain on short-term leave as national team commitments and personal circumstances continue to be managed. Abde has re-entered training after taking extra vacation days and spending time with Morocco’s national setup prior to suffering an injury that kept him out of the World Cup. Isco, who left the Germany stage early for personal reasons, is also back with the group.
A small group of internationals will rejoin later, as Á́lvaro Fidalgo, Cucho Hernández and Giovani Lo Celso have been granted additional time away from the club. Meanwhile, Betis has brought more academy players into first-team routines: Morante, like Manu González, steps into senior sessions following his involvement with Spain’s Under-19 European winners. The mix of returning internationals and promoted youngsters gives Pellegrini a broader set of tactical and personnel options during the build-up.
Pellegrini’s status and the upcoming friendly fixtures
Manuel Pellegrini missed the club’s opening friendly in Germany for family reasons but is expected to return to the bench during the week as preparations continue. The manager will oversee two scheduled matches this week as part of the club’s controlled ramp-up: a Trofeo Colombino friendly against Recreativo de Huelva midweek and the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada on Saturday versus Granada. Those matches will be used to rotate players, evaluate trialists and give minutes to players recovering fitness.
Pellegrini’s presence will be important for fine-tuning the tactical blueprint ahead of competitive play and for making final calls on playing time and roles. Coaching staff will monitor workloads closely to avoid setbacks and to ensure key players are available and sharp when LaLiga begins. These friendlies will also offer a chance for new signings and promoted youth to stake a claim for starting roles in the early league fixtures.
Sporting direction advances transfer planning and potential exits
Betis’s sporting directorate continues to work on squad balance with departures and acquisitions under consideration, particularly in midfield and attack. Names such as Deossa and Iker Losada have been linked with potential exits as the club weighs options to streamline the roster and create space for incoming reinforcements. The club’s stated priorities include bolstering central midfield options and adding depth to the forward line to support Pellegrini’s tactical approach.
Negotiations remain active and are being approached with an eye toward both immediate impact and long-term squad sustainability. Betis’s summer strategy appears to combine loans, purchases with structured options and promoting promising talents from the academy. The direction shows a pragmatic mixture of maintaining competitive depth for LaLiga while managing budgets and future transfer flexibility.
Preparation objectives as Betis target LaLiga readiness
As the calendar moves toward the start of LaLiga, the club has set clear preparation objectives for fitness, tactical clarity and squad chemistry. The second phase in Seville will emphasize match simulations, set-piece routines and refining the pressing structure that Pellegrini expects from his side. Staff will also run individual programs to address players returning from injury and to ensure new arrivals adapt to the team’s tempo.
Betis will evaluate performance not only in terms of results in friendly matches but also through internal metrics such as distance covered, high-intensity runs and successful transition plays. The coaching team intends to finalize the opening-weekend squad selection by the close of the preseason program, taking into account form, fitness and tactical suitability.
Real Betis now faces a compact lead-in to competitive action, blending loan arrivals, youth promotions and the gradual return of internationals as part of its Betis preseason blueprint. The coming friendlies and remaining transfer activity will shape the final composition of the squad that Pellegrini will present for LaLiga, with the club aiming to arrive at the season opener fully prepared and balanced.
