Atlético rubs its hands with Rodrigo Riquelme

Rodrigo Riquelme, 26-year-old Spanish winger from Real Betis, is on the radar of Napoli, Lazio, Como, and Roma, as well as Fulham, Coventry City, and several Bundesliga teams. The verdiblanco club would ask for at least 20 million euros to negotiate, a move that would also benefit Atlético de Madrid, owner of 50% of his economic rights.

Rodrigo Riquelme is in the plans of several clubs in Italy and England

The interest in Riquelme has spread across different European markets. According to information released by journalist Ekrem Konur, Napoli, Lazio, Como, and Roma are monitoring his situation, while Fulham and Coventry City also have him on their agendas. Several Bundesliga teams have also inquired about his progress.

The situation of the interested clubs is not identical. In England, Fulham and Coventry have not yet made a formal approach to Betis. In Italy, however, some entities are advancing in their contacts to explore a possible acquisition in upcoming windows. So far, there is no record of an accepted offer or an agreement between clubs.

The winger's performance helps explain this interest. In the current season, he has scored five goals and two assists in 15 matches, according to data collected by 4-4-2. His offensive participation has increased compared to his first season in Heliópolis and has allowed him to regain presence in the market.

🚨 #Napoli Napoli are among the clubs interested in signing Rodrigo Riquelme from Real Betis. 🌍 Coventry City, Fulham, Lazio, Como, Roma and several Bundesliga sides are also said to be monitoring the 26-year-old Spanish winger. 📋 Both Real Betis and Atlético Madrid are understood to be relaxed about the situation, with Riquelme remaining under contract until 2030.

— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) November 11, 2026

The 20 million euros and the benefit of Atlético de Madrid

The Real Betis would have set the minimum price for starting negotiations for Riquelme at 20 million euros. This amount marks the starting point for a potential exit, although it does not mean that there is a formal proposal for that amount. The player is under contract until June 2030, a factor that allows the Seville club to decide the timing.

The Atlético de Madrid retains 50% of the economic rights of the player after his departure in the summer of 2025. Betis paid around 7.5 million euros for half of those rights, so a future sale would distribute the income between both entities. If the transfer reached 20 million, each club would receive approximately half, before considering potential contractual adjustments.

This percentage explains why Atlético might view an operation of this kind positively: they would earn from a player who is no longer part of their squad. However, published information suggests that both the rojiblanca entity and Betis remain calm and do not see it as urgent to resolve his future.

Riquelme's continuity will depend on how the interest evolves over the next months. With a contract until 2030 and several suitors in Italy, England, and Germany, Betis can wait for a proposal that meets their demands; meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid will continue to monitor a potential sale that would also affect their finances.