Despite his good work in the season, the Catalan could say goodbye to Benito Villamarín soon
Mark Bartra He was one of the most consistent defenders throughout the season, but his stay with the Betis could end in this summer market. Your contract ends in 2023 and it seems that the player does not want to prolong his contractual obligation. In this way, the sports management led by Antonio Cordón has no choice but to cash in on him.
On the other hand, Manuel Pellegrini He spoke precisely that his defensive plot is one of the most vulnerable areas in his general tactical scheme. Although the signing of Luis Felipe It is a very good move, the Chilean coach knows that it is not enough and even more considering the exit of the Catalan defender.
Betis and Sevilla look at the same defender, one to replace Bartra and the other to relieve Diego Carlos
The two Sevillian teams have met several times in the constant fight for signings, and on this occasion they have come across Belgian defender Jason Denayer. The player has completed his contractual obligation with Olympique de Lyon and is now a free agent. Keep in mind that it is a defender who is still called by his team and who will play the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
With this scoop, both the Bético team and the Nervión have not hesitated to launch their nets to try to catch the signing of the Belgian. In addition, he is a defender with a more than ideal age (26) to guarantee a long-term project. Sevilla wants him as the relief of the Brazilian Diego Carlos who left for Aston Villa and Betis to replace Bartra in the event of an eventual departure.
If Sevilla wins the signing of Jason Denayer, Betis have a plan B
As everything can happen in this summer market, the Bético club has an alternative signing in case the rival from the patio ends up taking the cat to the water with the Belgian. This is a defender that Benito Villamarín already knows since he spent 5 uninterrupted seasons there. Of course we are talking about the Algerian Aissa Mandi.
The African signed for Villarreal in the last summer market, and this season he played less than 1,600 minutes. Unai Emery does not have him as a starting defender and sometimes he prefers to place Raúl Albiol as a starter. In this way, his departure from the Submarine is brewing and Betis could give him another chance in his defense.