FC Barcelona’s primary goal is to win the UEFA Champions League, and they are already working on plans to bolster the team for the upcoming season. The top priorities for the transfer window are a new centre-forward, a centre-back, and a left-winger. And now that the La Liga title has been won, the emphasis is on working on possible summer objectives.
Additionally, Barcelona has reportedly enquired about Ez Abde, a current winger for Real Betis, one of their previous stars, according to Mundo Deportivo. With the player on their shortlist for the left flank position, the Catalan team contacted the player last week to find out more about his current circumstances at Real Betis.
In September 2023, Betis purchased the Moroccan international for €7.3 million. In addition, Barça kept 50% of the rights and a buy-back option in case it was sold to another team in the future.
After Barça requested that Betis end Vitor Roque’s loan period early in order to sell him to Palmeiras during the 2025 winter transfer window, those terms were subsequently changed. The Blaugrana also relinquished 30% of Abde’s rights in return.
Barcelona checked on Abde’s situation last week
Additionally, Barça kept half of any future sales the Andalusian club made to a third party, as well as a buyback clause. After Barcelona requested that Betis end Vitor Roque’s loan early so the Brazilian may be moved to Palmeiras during the 2025 winter transfer window, those terms were subsequently altered.
However, there is now one significant obstacle preventing a possible exit from Betis. For the time being, an exit is improbable because the team have mathematically guaranteed their spot in the Champions League for the following season. Abde has a €60 million release clause and is still bound to Betis till June 30, 2029.
It was evident from that first interaction that the Moroccan international’s potential move is being slowed considerably by the current circumstances. However, considering Abde will be representing Morocco at the World Cup, a long summer is anticipated.
Given the player’s Barcelona heritage after joining from Hércules in the summer of 2020, it may turn into a protracted transfer drama. Apart from Barça’s interest, teams like Newcastle and Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on him.
