Real Betis is taking decisive steps in the winter market to strengthen its attacking line and the name that has been in the spotlight in recent days is that of Cédric Bakambu. The green and white club is currently negotiating with Galatasaray to sign the Congolese striker. This could address the lack of goals that has hampered the team this season.
Although Galatasaray rejected Real Betis’ first offer, negotiations are still ongoing and it is obvious that Bakambu is interested in joining the Spanish team. His desire for a change of scenery would be a major factor in this transfer and Betis trusts the striker will force himself to leave the Turkish team.
🚨 Real Betis is negotiating with Galatasaray for Cédric Bakambu. 🇨🇩🇪🇸
The Turkish club rejected the first offer, but negotiations are ongoing. The player wants the move.
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The urgency in finding a goalscorer has been heightened by the loan of Borja Iglesias to Bayer Leverkusen in this winter market. Iglesias’ departure has left a gap at the top that needs to be filled immediately and Bakambu presents himself as a very attractive option.
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With experience in European leagues and a history of goals, Cédric Bakambu has all the necessary qualities to become the attacking reference that Real Betis needs. His ability to find the back of the net and his versatility on the attacking front could provide a major boost to Manuel Pellegrini’s side. The Congolese striker already knows what it’s like to score in the Spanish league, having played for Villarreal for two and a half years where he was the Yellow Submarine’s leading attacker.