Transfer
Real Betis Balompié sets Natan's price at 35 million
Real Betis Balompié remains firm in its valuation of 35 million euros for Natan, as FC Barcelona shows interest in the Brazilian central defender.
Natan, the Brazilian central defender, is back in FC Barcelona's radar. The Catalan club has contacted Real Betis Balompié to learn about the conditions of a possible transfer of the player, who is currently under contract until 2030. Natan's price has been set at 35 million euros, ten million more than what Transfermarkt values him at, 25 million euros. The Andalusian club is not under pressure to sell the player, who has played 97 games with 2 goals and 3 assists in two seasons in LaLiga. In his last season, Natan played against FC Barcelona and scored a goal. The Catalan club is looking to strengthen its defense after Ronald Araujo's departure to Liverpool. However, FC Barcelona's interest in Natan is not a priority, as the club is looking to sign a striker and negotiate with Rodri Hernández in the midfield. Other central defenders being considered by FC Barcelona are Aymeric Laporte and Cristian Romero. The next step depends on whether FC Barcelona's interest turns into formal negotiations. Real Betis Balompié remains firm in its valuation of 35 million euros for Natan, and with the player under contract until 2030, FC Barcelona will have to decide in the coming weeks whether to present a concrete offer for Natan or focus on other ongoing deals. Currently, Real Betis Balompié is in fifth place in the League, with 46 points, 11 wins, 13 draws, and 7 losses in 31 games, with a +7 goal difference. The Andalusian club is also 33 points behind the leaders of the League, Barcelona.