Barcelona Consider Ez Abde After Camp Nou Display
A steep release clause plus Betis' strong position could turn interest into a costly chase.
Overview
- Barcelona's staff, which studied Ez Abde during Sunday's 3-1 win at Camp Nou, delivered a positive report and Hansi Flick was described as pleasantly surprised.
- Abde troubled right‑back Jules Koundé, drew a booking, and finished a move that was ruled offside.
- The winger has 14 goals and 13 assists in 42 games this season, matching Flick's need for pace and one‑on‑one threat on the left.
- Betis have Abde under contract until 2029 with a reported €60 million release clause, and Barcelona retain 20% of his rights with reports of a buy‑back option.
- Reports differ on whether he would accept a squad role at Barça, with Betis set for next season's Champions League and several Premier League clubs monitoring him.