Former Real Betis and Las Palmas srriker Ruben Castro has called time on his career, playing his final season at Malaga at the age of 42. A 24-year career spanning 11 clubs, he holds a number of records for his longevity and goalscoring.
Former Barcelona, Getafe and Real Betis Sporting Director Ramon Planes has wasted no time in returning to his native Spain for his shopping since joining Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Ez Abde took the decision to leave Barcelona on a permanent basis last summer, although his first season at Real Betis was far from successful. He struggled to make an impact in the first few months of the campaign, and in the second half, he was benched by head coach Manuel Pellegrini.
Real Betis are set to overhaul their goalkeeping department this summer. Claudio Bravo has already departed, while there is also speculation linking current number one Rui Silva with a return to Portugal.
Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral is demanding new signings this summer, as he aims to get the Yellow Submarine in the fight for European qualification during the 2024-25 season.
Real Betis president Angel Haro spoke to the media on Thursday to provide an sporting update ahead of the summer transfer opening in just over three weeks’ time.
It was a successful evening’s work for Spain on Wednesday, as they ran out 5-0 winners against Andorra in their opening Euro 2024 warm-up match. A whole host of players impressed in Badajoz, including Pedri, who played 62 minutes as he continues building his way back to full fitness.
Spain 5-0 Andorra Spain have kicked off their Euro 2024 preparations in fine style, hitting Andorra for five in their opening warm-up match in Badajoz.
Spain’s Euro 2024 preparations have begun with their friendly clash against Andorra in Badajoz, and 24 minutes in, they’ve found the opening goal. A deep corner was headed back into the danger zone by Pau Cubarsi.
Real Betis could be in store for a very busy summer transfer window, with significant changes possibly being on the cards for Manuel Pellegrini’s squad.
Valencia are in the market for a new left winger, and they want to wrap up a deal by the end of this month. They have the possibility to sign Peter Federico on a permanent basis from Real Madrid, although for now, they are prioritising another option.
The 2023-24 season was an incredibly disappointing one for Barcelona, with the only shining light being the emergence of several La Masia stars. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez and Hector Fort will all be in the first team next season, and they should be joined by another youngster: Marc Casado.
Barcelona have reached a deal for former Schalke, Hamburg and Real Betis defender Heiko Westermann to join their coaching staff. Until now, the 40-year-old had been an assistant manager for the German under-19 side, managed by Christian Worns.
If Barcelona’s La Liga triumph last season had two faces that were not on the pitch, they were Xavi Hernandez and Director of Football Mateu Alemany, credited with many of the deals for players that had key roles during their title win.
Mallorca are starting a new era under Jagoba Arrasate, who has taken over from Javier Aguirre, who left at the end of last season. Arrasate is already considering summer transfer targets, and one of his former players is at the top of his shortlist.
Last week, the agreement that had been in place between Barcelona and Guido Rodriguez expired, meaning that the Argentine pivot – who will be leaving Real Betis at the end of his contract – is now free to speak to other clubs.
Alex Collado sees his future with Real Betis. Signed from Barcelona last summer, the midfielder was immediately loaned to Al-Okhdood of the Saudi Pro League.
The expectation is that Alvaro Valles, one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga last season, will depart Las Palmas this summer, with his agent having already notified the club of his intention to not sign a new contract – his current deal ends in 2025.
Atletico Madrid are predicted to have a very busy summer transfer window, with head coach Diego Simeone keen for his squad to be overhauled before the start of the 2024-25 season.
In recent years, many clubs from across Europe have focused more on the South American market, where there is an abundance of young talents breaking through.
In the coming week or so, Hansi Flick will begin his duties as Barcelona manager, having been officially confirmed in the role on Wednesday. Markus Sorg and Toni Tapalovic will begin duties alongside him, and now another coach has been added, and it’s one that the Catalan club had been keen to bring in.
PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte is interesting Atletico Madrid. Cadena Cope says Atltico Madrid are showing interest in the Uruguayan - and they are considering trying to loan him for next season.
Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez is unsure of his next move. Off contract this summer, Guido was expected to join Barcelona before Xavi's sacking.
Gareth Bale believes that Jude Bellingham must emulate Lionel Messi’s achievements for him to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The former football star thinks Bellingham can edge out his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior for the prestigious award if he excels in international competitions.
Liverpool players Adrian, Thiago Alcantara, and Joel Matip are set to leave following Jurgen Klopp’s departure at the end of the season. Adrián began his career playing with Spanish side Real Betis initially with the club’s youth sides, before making his debut with the first team in 2012.
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