Betis 'gets rid of' 3 players

The market has started and several Real Betis players are under scrutiny to leave the team in order to make room for new signings: Cédric Bakambu, Ricardo Rodríguez, and Chimy Ávila will not continue next season. The Verdiblanco club thus confirms a decision that was already well advanced and fits into a plan with more movements ahead.

The departures of the first two are due to the end of their contracts, while the case of the Argentine forward is resolved through a different route. Real Betis has decided to activate the formula that allows them to terminate the link with Chimy Ávila, with compensation close to 50,000 euros, after a period that never quite took off.

Real Betis accelerates a necessary renovation

The move doesn't come as a surprise within Heliópolis. Manuel Pellegrini did not count on the three players for the new season, and the sports management needed to free up spots, salaries, and competitive space to make new arrivals. It's not just a matter of names but of building a squad more tailored to the coach's demands.

Cédric Bakambu arrived as an experienced bet to provide solutions in the area, but injuries prevented him from finding continuity. At 35 years old and with a market value around 1.2 million euros, the Congolese leaves without having had the expected impact upfront.

His best moment came in European competition, but it was too sporadic to change the overall assessment. Real Betis needed a more reliable striker for day-to-day matches, with greater physical presence and the ability to sustain the pace of a long and demanding season.

Cédric Bakambu and Chimy Ávila, two bets that didn't pay off

The case of the Argentine attacker leaves a similar impression, albeit with nuances. At 32 years old, he had a contract until 2027 and an approximate market value of 1.2 million, but he never managed to become the aggressive, intense, and decisive player that the club thought they were signing.

His time with the team was marked by inconsistency and an increasingly secondary role. He arrived with a competitive aura, but his performance fell short of the expected impact. Hence, the decision to close this chapter aligns with a summer where the Verdiblanco attack needs a new spark.

Ricardo Rodríguez, Cédric Bakambu, and Chimy Ávila end their chapters at Real Betis Balompié.

The Club wishes them the best of luck in their future sporting challenges.

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Ricardo Rodríguez also leaves the left-back position vacant

The third departure affects a particularly sensitive position. Ricardo Rodríguez, 33 years old and valued at around 1.4 million, was the most consistent left-back within the team, yet that wasn't enough to ensure his continuity. Defensively, he offered expertise, but in the attacking field, he raised too many doubts.

For a while now, Real Betis has been seeking a definitive solution on that side since Álex Moreno's departure. With the Swiss international out, the club will need to find a profile with more drive, depth, and the ability to create attacking advantages without losing defensive balance.

The internal assessment is clear: these departures are not an endpoint but the beginning of a larger reform. The club aims to rejuvenate certain areas, raise the competitive level, and provide Pellegrini with more specific pieces for his plan. Therefore, the coming weeks should bring more decisions.

Real Betis thus closes three chapters that fell short of expectations and opens a crucial window to correct recent errors. Without these three profiles, the priority now is to make the right choices for replacements and turn these departures into a genuine market opportunity.

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