Real Betis continues shaping its project for the upcoming season and has set its sights on two players from FC Barcelona. The verdiblanca management has negotiated with Joan Laporta the incorporation of two young footballers who haven't had much prominence in the first team of the blaugrana.
For weeks, Manu Fajardo, Betis's sporting director, has been in contact with Barça's leadership to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement. Hansi Flick has given the green light to their departure, as he believes they will have more opportunities away from Camp Nou. Now, with Barça's approval, everything points to the agreement becoming official in the coming days.
Barça Needs to Lighten the Squad
The culé team seeks to balance its squad for the next season, allowing the departure of players who aren't getting minutes. Although both footballers have future potential, Barça believes that a loan to a competitive team like Betis will benefit them greatly.
Additionally, these types of moves allow the club to free up space in the squad, facilitating the incorporation of new signings without affecting the salary balance.
The verdiblanco team has shown in recent years that it is an ideal team for the development of young talents. Under the direction of coaches who favor offensive soccer and good ball handling, Betis's style fits with players trained at La Masia.
Footballers like Marc Bartra or Héctor Bellerín have found in Betis a place to relaunch their careers after their time at Barça.
The Two Players Who Will Move to Betis
1. Pau Víctor, a Forward Eager to Shine
One of the footballers who will move to Betis is a forward with a lot of potential but who hasn't had opportunities in the first team.
Pau Víctor, 23 years old, has barely accumulated 259 minutes in 21 matches this season. Despite having a contract with Barça until 2029, his role in the team has been minimal.
Betis wants him on loan, but without a purchase option, as Barça still trusts in his projection. If the transfer is finalized, Pau Víctor will follow in the footsteps of other players who have succeeded after leaving Camp Nou.
2. Héctor Fort, Without Space at Barça
The other player who will change scenery is a young right-back who expected to have more minutes this season.
Héctor Fort, 18 years old, has seen how competition in his position has prevented him from gaining prominence. With Koundé as the undisputed starter and the possible arrival of new reinforcements, the player trained at La Masia has been relegated to the background.
Betis offers him a golden opportunity to gain experience in the First Division. The idea is for him to arrive on loan, but with a first-team spot, which will allow him to accumulate quality minutes in a team that bets on talent.
An Agreement That Benefits Everyone
The operation represents a great opportunity for both Barça and Betis and the footballers themselves.
- Barça frees up space in the squad and allows two of its youth players to continue growing in a competitive team.
- Betis strengthens its squad with two quality players, without needing to make large investments.
- Pau Víctor and Héctor Fort will have the opportunity to prove their worth in LaLiga and return more prepared to Camp Nou in the future.
If everything goes as expected, Pau Víctor and Héctor Fort will wear verdiblanco next season. Laporta and Flick have given the OK, and now only the final details need to be finalized.
Betis strengthens its squad, Barça gives an exit to players with little participation, and the footballers gain minutes in the First Division. A strategic move for everyone.