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Real Betis Registers Universitario Defender Rafael Guzmán for Juvenil A as Transfer Finalization Awaits

Final confirmation awaits international transfer clearance following a last-minute registration to meet Spain's deadline.

Rafael Guzmán, ‘joya’ de Universitario, a un paso de ser nuevo jugar del Real Betis de España: defensor jugará en el Juvenil A
Rafael Guzmán, el central que se formó en la U emigraría a España.
Rafael Guzmán no será el único: Universitario firmaría convenio con Real Betis para exportar jugadores a la liga de España
Rafael Guzmán espera oficialización de parte de Real Betis (Foto: GEC)

Overview

  • Multiple journalists report an agreement in principle between Universitario and Betis, but formal documentation between the clubs is still pending.
  • Guzmán has been inscribed with the Real Federación Andaluza de Fútbol for Betis' Juvenil A to satisfy the registration cutoff after Europe’s window closed.
  • FPF youth chief Manuel Barreto says the move is not closed due to delays with the TMS and raised doubts over whether all steps were completed on time.
  • The operation is intended as a purchase with Universitario retaining a future percentage of the player’s rights, though the precise share has not been confirmed.
  • The 18-year-old centre-back previously completed a Betis stint in 2024, featured in a 2025 friendly for Universitario, and has received national youth and sparring call-ups.