Real Betis Balompié has decided to put Sofyan Amrabat's return on hold, demanding he terminate his contract with Fenerbahçe and accept a significant salary cut. The management, led by Manu Fajardo, prefers to first strengthen the forward line before assessing the financial feasibility of the Moroccan midfielder.
What does Amrabat's contract situation entail?
Amrabat returned to Fenerbahçe after his loan in Seville ended and still has two seasons left until June 2028. For the player to rejoin, Betis needs him to sever ties with the Turkish club, a step that complicates his comeback. Moreover, his current salary exceeds the club's salary cap, so he would have to accept a reduction to be registered in LaLiga.
Why is the club prioritizing a striker signing?
Manu Fajardo and coach Manuel Pellegrini have compiled a list of potential centre‑forwards, hoping the market will provide favorable terms. Meanwhile, the club has already reinforced the midfield with Facundo Bernal, the left‑back with Fran García, and the goalkeeping position with Diego Conde. The priority is to secure a striker that will boost the offensive output before reconsidering Amrabat.
What other options is Betis considering?
Besides Amrabat, the club is looking at Dani Ceballos, released from Real Madrid, under the same salary‑space condition. Other players such as Iker Losada and Gonzalo Petit remain undecided, while Nelson Deossa has chosen to stay in the squad after pre‑season.
What are the next steps?
Amrabat's return hinges on three factors: signing a striker, freeing up wage space, and the midfielder managing to detach from Fenerbahçe. If these are met before the transfer window closes, the Moroccan could don the green‑white again. In the final 2025 table, Real Betis sits 5th with 46 points, 45 goals scored and 38 conceded, 33 points behind leaders Barcelona. Currently sidelined are Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Aitor Ruibal and Diego Conde.
