Barcelona reach agreement with Real Betis for the exit of 21-year-old youngster

As we inch closer to the end of the summer transfer window, it appears that Barcelona youngster Ez Abde is getting nearer to an exit from the club.

Reports emerged earlier this week that the 21-year-old was disappointed after not playing in the game against Villarreal and as such decided to secure an exit as he was unsure about the minutes he would receive under Xavi.

Talks of an exit continued to pick up steam despite Xavi wanting to keep hold of the Moroccan international, with Real Betis, in particular, tempting the winger.

Agreement in place

Now, Luis F Rojo and Mari Carmen Torres of MARCA are reporting that Barcelona and Real Betis have reached an agreement for the sale of Abde on deadline day.

Real Betis have been gunning for his signing all summer, with their new sporting director, Ramon Planes, being an admirer of Abde, having initially signed him at Barcelona back in 2021.

The agreement between the two clubs is said to be for 50% of the player’s rights, with the Blaugrana receiving a little over €10 million in exchange.

It would mean that in case of a future sale, Barcelona would stand to receive 50% of the proceeds from the operation.

It would also entail that Barça would also be able to sign him for half his asking price in the future if the club decides to go down that road.

Barcelona wanted Abde to stay

The report states that Xavi and Barcelona wanted Abde to stay but it was the player who sought an exit as he was unsure about his game-time.

A loan move was never in question as it would not help the club in terms of Financial Fair Play, and as such, the Catalans demanded €20 million for his sale.

Real Betis, though, were not in a position to offer that sum, and eventually both clubs settled for a fee of just over €10 million for 50% of the player’s rights.

Roger Torello of Mundo Deportivo further adds that the Moroccan international will be signing a five-year contract until 2028 with Real Betis.