Betis has a new idol, Fran Vieites, who took his chance in the absence of Claudi Bravo and Rui Silva and took over the green and white goal.
After a few weeks in which the possibility of integrating David de Gea was examined and in which Álvaro Valles became the top target to strengthen the team, Fran Vieites has his claws out against Betis. The goalkeeper, previously in the Verdiblanco reserve team, has taken over the position of regular player in the first team. All thanks to special circumstances that opened the door for him.
Claudio Bravo and Rui Silva have not been available to Manuel Pellegrini in recent days, so the youth team has been in the starting line-up in the last few games. The truth is that his level was really good, which further fueled the debate about goalkeeping. Especially when you consider Fran Vieites’ performance with Betis against Álvaro Valles.
Vieites wants to become Betis’ first goalkeeper
As we mentioned, there has been a lot of talk about this in the last few weeks Who will be the next Betis goalkeeper?. Rui Silva intends to leave the team as he is not at all happy with his situation, while Claudio Bravo’s resignation at the end of the season to become part of the coaching staff is becoming more and more real.
Therefore, Betis is monitoring the market for a new goalkeeper for 2024. There are several options on the table, but now Fran Vieites has submitted his candidacy. He did this with an excellent performance against UD Las Palmas and became the hero of the Verdiblanco team, which scored three new points.
Álvaro Valles is still on the radar
Although Fran Vieites has emerged as a real possibility for next season, let’s not forget that Betis also wants Álvaro Valles. The footballer, who grew up in the green and white youth academy, is considered the club’s dream player. Especially given the level at which he is playing in LaLiga this season.
In the next few months we will see how everything will be clarified, as the sporting management must act. But aside from the surprise, Fran Vieites will be part of the Betis first team. Even more so if he continues to take advantage of his opportunities like he did yesterday afternoon. Something that will save the team from having to sign a starting goalkeeper since the coaching staff trusts the youth player at the moment.