Barcelona Sound Out Real Betis Over Return for Winger Ez Abde

Overview

• Barcelona contacted Real Betis last week to check Ez Abde’s availability, with Aston Villa and Newcastle also enquiring and no offer reported.
• The 24-year-old Morocco international has broken through at Betis with 9 goals and 9 assists in La Liga this season.
• Abde is under contract until 2029 with a reported €60 million release clause, and Barcelona kept a sell-on share when they sold him in 2023.
• Barcelona’s summer plan prioritizes a new striker and a center-back, and any left-wing signing hinges on budget with a €30 million Marcus Rashford option viewed as unlikely.
• Reports say Abde wants guaranteed starts, and competition on Barcelona’s right flank from Raphinha plus Betis’ Champions League spot could slow any move.