Real Betis have been forced to reorganize their defense following the recent sale of Luiz Felipe to Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League for a sum of €22 million plus an additional €3 million. This unexpected departure of the Brazilian central defender has resulted in the Andalusian club losing its defensive pillar in the middle of the season and no longer having the opportunity to invest in the transfer market to replace him.
The loss of Luiz Felipe is a huge blow for Real Betis as he was one of the team’s most prominent defenders. His departure has left a gap in the defense that the club is keen to fill immediately.
The two free central defenders that Betis is following to replace Luiz Felipe
In this search for solutions, Betis has targeted two experienced central defenders who are currently free agents:
-Zouhair Feddal: The 33-year-old Moroccan central defender has a history with Real Betis and played for the club for three seasons, from 2017 to 2020. His previous knowledge of the team could make it easier for him to adapt to Betis’ playing system.
-Victor Ruiz: The 34-year-old Spanish defender is another option Betis are considering. Víctor Ruiz has extensive experience in the Spanish first division, having played for clubs such as Espanyol, Valencia and Villarreal. His knowledge of Spanish football and his history in the league make him an interesting choice.
Both players are available as free agents and represent a possible option to strengthen Betis’ defense for the rest of the season. The club will look to make a strategic decision to fill the void left by Luiz Felipe and maintain its competitiveness in La Liga.
Real Betis are confident that by signing one of these experienced centre-backs they can maintain their defensive performance and continue to compete at the top of the league. The final decision lies with the club’s sports management, but fans are curious to see how these moves will affect the transfer market.
