There was a lot that didn’t work out for Sofyan Amrabat on loan at Manchester United under former manager Erik ten Hag. – The loan deal signed with Fiorentina in January 2023 was unusually expensive, 10 million euros a lot because the purple Italian club saw how desperate things were at Old Trafford.
The continuity of the Moroccan international will not be easy, but the Green and Whites consider it indispensable for future projects.
Later today, Sunday, Real Betis will host Getafe in La Liga. It will be without Amrabat who is out with injury. They are in 6th place right now and are qualified to play in Europe.
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Sofyan Amrabat is once again making headlines off the pitch as he fine-tunes his preparations with Morocco to be ready for his debut at the Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder, who is on loan this season, has earned himself a place at Real Betis, and the Green and Whites are already calculating to try and keep him beyond the current season.
There is a very positive assessment of his performance in Heliópolis. Despite injuries that have caused him to miss several games, his impact when he has been available has convinced the training staff and sporting management. For this reason, Betis is already considering opening negotiations with Fenerbahçe for a permanent transfer.
Sofyan Amrabat, a key player for Real Betis.
The arrival of Sofyan Amrabat has brought balance, physicality, and experience to a midfield that needed strength and leadership. His adaptation to LaLiga has been quick, and he has fit into the team’s style and offered a tactical reliability that is highly valued by the coach.
At Real Betis, they believe that the Moroccan international has found the ideal environment to revive his career. The player feels comfortable, has regained prominence, and his surroundings convey a desire to continue in Sevilla if conditions allow.
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Fenerbahçe sets the sale price.
The biggest obstacle is financial. Sources in Turkey insist that Fenerbahçe have valued Sofyan Amrabat at around €15 million, an amount that clearly exceeds what Betis are willing to take on.
The green-and-white club believes that this price is above the player’s real value and current market price. Moreover, the absence of a pre-agreed purchase option now forces a complex negotiation, but not an impossible one.
Betis’ proposal: to lower the deal.
Real Betis’ strategy revolves around trusting the player’s will. Sofyan Amrabat is not considering returning to Fenerbahçe and prioritizes his continuity in La Liga, where he feels competitive and valued.
In Heliópolis, they mention an offer close to seven million euros, about half of the Turkish club’s initial demand. An amount that Betis considers more in line with its financial reality and the player’s context.
Real Betis are negotiating the signing of Amrabat.
There is no immediate rush in Betis. The plan is to sit down and negotiate in January to establish a clear roadmap, knowing that the deal will not be sealed in the short term. The sporting management prefers to proceed cautiously and avoid unnecessary tensions.
Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, understands that it is not easy to keep a player who wants to leave. This factor may work in favor of the green-and-white team, which is counting on reducing the final price to less than ten million.
While his future is decided behind the scenes, Sofyan Amrabat focuses all his efforts on Morocco. The midfielder is nursing some discomfort but has intensified his work to be ready for his debut against Comoros.
He has resumed ball work, but his presence in the starting line-up is not yet guaranteed. At Real Betis, they are closely watching his physical progress, aware of the importance of his return in full form for the second half of the season.
A strategic signing for Betis.
The potential acquisition of Sofyan Amrabat is not only a sporting matter, but also a strategic one. Securing an established midfielder, with international experience and fully adapted to La Liga, would be a key step in consolidating the project.
The Andalusians have in mind to sign the Moroccan player as he is essential for Manuel Pellegrini; now Fenerbahçe wants to exploit financially by pushing with the player’s importance at Betis.
