Real Betis has made a move in an operation that promises to alter the configuration of the blaugrana squad. Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has in mind to strengthen a specific area of the team with a player from Barça. In recent hours, the Verdiblanco management has sent its proposal directly to the Culé sports department.
With the market in full swing, every decision counts and every contact can turn into an immediate transfer. In this case, we're talking about a footballer who has lost prominence in Hansi Flick's scheme. His continuity at Camp Nou seems increasingly complicated, especially after the latest moves in his position.
Barça's coaching staff has focused on rejuvenating that area of the field with new faces. The arrival of young talents and strategic signings has pushed him out of the center of the project. The situation has become even more tense with the emergence of other names who are shaping up as the future in his position.
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Too much competition for one position
Barça's goal is undergoing a transformation, with several names on Deco's list to lead that renewal. Among them, a Spanish goalkeeper who has already been presented as a new signing stands out. Flick has valued the signing highly and he will be the starter in the medium term.
In addition, a veteran European goalkeeper is very close to signing his contract renewal with the club. His profile fits as a mentor for the new starter, providing experience and security between the posts. With this tandem, the third spot in the goal loses weight and prominence.
Moreover, the reserve team has a young American goalkeeper who has grown remarkably this season. The club values his potential and considers him a solid option to complete the trio. In this context, the goalkeeper who has so far occupied the backup role sees his opportunities closed off.
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Pellegrini wants to seize the moment
Betis, alert to any opportunity, has found here a way to strengthen its own squad. The Chilean coach has conveyed his direct interest to Barça's leadership to secure a loan or transfer. He believes this goalkeeper can adapt perfectly to the Verdiblanco team's system.
This wouldn't be the first time Betis welcomes Culé players with good results. They already did so with young talents and offensive bets from Camp Nou. Now they want to repeat the formula, but targeting the goal as their next objective in the summer market.
Betis's current starting goalkeeper has performed at a good level, but Pellegrini wants internal competition. The idea is to have a more technical profile, offering clean distribution from the back. This would allow Betis to alternate styles and take a step forward in its sporting objectives.
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Formal offer and other offers
From Benito Villamarín, they've sent a clear proposal: they want to close the signing as soon as possible. They know they're not alone, as other Spanish teams and even foreign ones are also following this goalkeeper. His experience in LaLiga and his performance in key matches make him attractive for various projects.
Among those interested clubs is Celta de Vigo, which is looking to strengthen its squad with proven players. There has also been talk of contacts from Serie A and Ligue 1. The final decision will depend on both the club and the player himself, who has already started conversations with his entourage.
Within Barça, there's a willingness to negotiate his departure, as long as it's a beneficial operation. The player’s contract ends in less than a year and renewing is not an immediate priority for either party. So they're looking for an agreed exit, allowing him to continue his career without friction.
Iñaki Peña at Barça | @inakipenya
The Alicante-born goalkeeper, trained at La Masia, could start a new chapter far from Camp Nou. Pellegrini wants him at Betis, and everything indicates that the agreement could be finalized in the coming days.
