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After finalizing the arrival of Nelson Deossa as a replacement for Johnny Cardoso, Real Betis has slowed down in terms of new signings, focusing mainly on offloading players who are not in Manuel Pellegrini's plans. Nevertheless, behind the scenes at Benito Villamarin, work continues discreetly to secure one more signing before the market closes.
One of the priorities is to strengthen the midfield's defensive area, especially after William Carvalho's departure. In this context, a name that was previously on the table is once again strongly linked: Rolando Mandragora.
The 28-year-old midfielder from Fiorentina is favored by Betis' sports management, which had previously explored his signing but faced the high demands of the Italian club. Fiorentina, who was seeking to renew his contract, seemed reluctant to let him go easily despite it expiring in 2026. However, the situation has changed.
The Italian's renewal has stalled, creating an opportunity to sign him
According to reports from EstadioDeportivo, negotiations between Mandragora and Fiorentina have hit a snag due to a half-million-euro salary difference. Additionally, the player has not participated in recent friendly matches, fueling rumors of a possible departure. This tension could lead to a reduction in his price, hovering around seven million euros, a figure Betis was previously willing to meet.
However, with the recent investment in Deossa, the Andalusian club is considering more cost-effective options like loans or low-cost signings. Nevertheless, Manu Fajardo remains closely monitoring Mandragora, a prime target to bolster Betis' midfield should a real market opportunity arise.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Betis tiene una oportunidad de oro para fichar a un objetivo que ya consideraba perdido
