Betis is experiencing an exciting season this year. The green-and-white team has found a perfect balance between solidity and spectacle with Manuel Pellegrini since the winter transfer window. With only a few matches left to close the season, the Seville team occupies the fifth position in La Liga and is in the semifinals of the UEFA Conference League.
One of the key moves was the loan signing of Antony in the winter market. Since his arrival, the Brazilian winger has brought imbalance, speed, and creativity to the attack. His impact has been immediate, and he has fit perfectly into the Chilean coach's system.
Betis Sets Sights on a Barça Player
Additionally, Betis is already thinking about the future. The sports management is working to strengthen the team for the next season and has a Barça player on its radar. Meanwhile, Barça faces, once again, a complicated summer on the economic front.
The club's financial situation remains marked by the salary limits imposed by La Liga, and this forces important decisions to be made. To register players, the blaugrana club needs to generate income through sales.
The Desired Footballer Has Two Offers
The player is Álex Valle, a left-back trained at La Masia, who is currently on loan at Como, an Italian team coached by Cesc Fàbregas. There, Valle has secured a starting position since his arrival in winter. His performance has not gone unnoticed and has attracted the interest of more than one club.
According to the 'Madrid-Barcelona' portal, Como wants to keep the player permanently this summer. The figure being discussed is around 6 million euros, a reasonable amount for a young footballer with room for growth. However, Betis has also shown interest in signing him, which could increase the operation's cost or, at least, create competition.
The Decision Is in the Hands of Barça and the Player
The final decision has not been made. Barça is open to cashing in on Álex Valle, as they already have Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martín. The player's will also be a determining factor.
As of today, everything points to Como being in the lead. The Italian club has made a move earlier, has a formal proposal, and keeps an excellent relationship with the player's entourage. However, in the summer market, everything can change quickly.