Real Betis have confirmed that the loan deal for Marc Roca has been made permanent, after reaching an agreement with Leeds United. The former Bayern Munich and Espanyol midfielder enjoyed a decent first season at Betis and has signed a five-year deal in Seville, which will take him until the age of 32.
The deal will cost Betis a reported €4.5m from Leeds, as he looks to make the Benito Villamarin his permanent home, following a number of years flitting between teams. Going the other way could be Borja Iglesias: there has been little doubt that he was not in Manuel Pellegrini’s plans after his loan move to Bayer Leverkusen, and he too may be heading home.
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— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) June 28, 2024
According to Diario AS, Iglesias is on the verge of a move to Celta Vigo, where he began his career. The 31-year-old would be Celta’s replacement for target man Jorgen Strand Larsen, ahead of his big-money move to Wolves. Left-back Manu Sanchez is also a topic of discussion with Celta, as Betis look to give Romain Perraud competition.
🔴🔵🇪🇸 Juan Miranda, already in Italy to undergo medical tests and sign long-term deal as new Bologna player.
Miranda joins the club as free agent from Real Betis. Done deal, here we go. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/D4TCPEopi1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2024
The need to strengthen at left-back is a result of departures for Abner Vinicius and Juan Miranda, who is out of contract and will not sign a new deal. Fabrizio Romano reports that his landing spot will be in the Champions League with Bologna.