Golden Opportunity Looms: Betis Guarding a Moroccan Treasure
18 February 2026
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli: A Moroccan Gem in Betis' Plan
Real Betis are actively aiming to capitalize on Abdessamad Ezzalzouli's breakout form in La Liga, hoping to maximize the return on a talent who has already become a centerpiece for the squad.
Since his move from Barcelona in the 2023 summer window, the 22-year-old winger has continued to dazzle with pace, clever off-ball runs, and an eye for goal that keeps defenders guessing and Betis fans dreaming of bigger stages.
This season he has tallied five goals and four assists in 15 league appearances, and he also featured for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, underscoring his role as a key contributor for club and country.
The sustained form has already attracted European interest; Como reportedly inquired about him last summer, and a few others are keeping close tabs as the window approaches.
A winter bid from Napoli was rejected by Betis after the AFCON return, a sign that the club values him highly and wants to guard their asset unless the price is right.
Sport, the Barcelona-based daily, notes that Betis expect more enticing offers to arrive soon, particularly from financially powerful English clubs able to splash large fees, which could turn this summer into a blockbuster sale.
The same outlet suggests the asking price could eclipse the club’s previous records, including 32 million euros paid for Giovani Lo Celso to Tottenham in 2020 and around 30 million for Fabian Ruiz to Napoli, illustrating the scale of the potential deal.
Bottom line: Betis are guarding a Moroccan treasure as the market heats up, with the summer window promising drama, big numbers, and perhaps a few sleepless nights for Betis supporters.
Punchline 1: If Betis cashes in, they’ll need a bigger trophy cabinet for the receipts—because that transfer fee is basically a mortgage with a shiny badge.
Punchline 2: And if this saga keeps dragging on, the only thing faster than the rumor mill might be my coffee, which is already late for the kickoff.
