Barcelona make an enquiry for 24-year-old former winger with 27 G/A - report | Barca Universal

"Barcelona have made contact last week to learn more about the player's current situation at Real Betis, with the player on their shortlist for the left wing. The Catalan club made contact last week to learn more about the player's current situation at Real Betis, with the player on their shortlist for the left wing."

"The Morocco international was sold to Betis in September 2023 for €7.3 million. Barça also retained a buy-back option and 50% of the rights in the event of a future sale to another club. Those conditions were later modified after Barça asked Betis to terminate Vitor Roque's loan spell early so they could sell him to Palmeiras during the winter transfer window of 2025. In exchange, the Blaugrana gave up an additional 30% of Abde's rights."

"Since then, Abde has developed enormously and has become a key player for Manuel Pellegrini. The Moroccan international has featured in 27 of Betis' 36 league matches this term, scoring and assisting nine goals each. He has also played 12 Europa League matches, scoring four times and assisting three, as well as adding a goal and an assist in the Copa del Rey."

"However, there is currently one major factor preventing any immediate exit from Betis. The Andalusian club have mathematically secured qualification for next season's Champions League, which is hugely important for both the club and the player. Abde remains under contract until 30 June 2029 and has a €60 million release clause."

Barcelona have shifted transfer planning toward the summer after securing the La Liga title, with the main goal of winning the UEFA Champions League. The club has identified priorities including a new centre-forward, a centre-back, and a left-winger. Barcelona have made enquiries about former talent Ez Abde, currently at Real Betis, to understand his situation and potential availability. Betis sold Abde in September 2023 for €7.3 million, with Barcelona retaining a buy-back option and 50% of rights, later modified after Barcelona helped end Vitor Roque’s loan early. Abde has since become a key contributor for Betis, featuring in most league matches and contributing goals and assists across competitions. Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also monitoring him. Betis’ secured Champions League qualification and Abde’s long contract until 2029 with a €60 million release clause may delay any immediate move.

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