Barcelona offered €10 million plus World Cup-winning midfielder for young winger – report

With Real Betis getting eager to sign Ez Abde from FC Barcelona, the La Liga side have tabled an offer worth €10 million plus midfielder Guido Rodriguez for the young winger, reports David Bernabeu Reverter of SPORT.

Abde open to Real Betis move

Abde appears to be keen on a departure from Barcelona, having not been convinced that he will get enough minutes on the pitch under Xavi Hernandez.

Real Betis offer exactly that to the 21-year-old youngster, along with the opportunity to continue playing in European competitions.

As such, the Moroccan international appears to be tempted by the possibility of making the jump to Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

In fact, reports of an agreement between Abde and Real Betis have already been doing the rounds for a while now.

Betis offer Guido Rodriguez

Real Betis were earlier offering €10 million in exchange for 50% of Abde’s rights, but as per the aforementioned report, they have now altered their proposal.

As per the update, Los Verdiblancos have offered Argentine midfielder Guido Rodriguez along with €10 million in exchange for Abde’s services.

Rodriguez is a player who was on Xavi and Barcelona’s radars in the past when the club were on the lookout for a new pivot midfielder.

But with the Catalans having signed Oriol Romeu earlier this summer, the 29-year-old, who won the FIFA World Cup 2022 with Argentina, there is no need for Rodriguez at the club.

So, it appears unlikely that the La Liga champions would be receptive to the proposal from Real Betis.

However, both clubs believe that an agreement can be finalised before the transfer window slams shut in less than 12 hours. It remains to be seen whether Abde can secure a move away to Betis.