Betis' success in not signing Amrabat

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17/10/26 18:30:00

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Sofyan Amrabat, a 30-year-old midfielder, has devalued to 8 million euros after his transfer to Real Betis fell through, as the club did not want to strain financially for his return this summer. The Moroccan terminated his contract with Fenerbahçe on August 29 and ended up signing for Ajax for free, where he has only started once in his first four Eredivisie matches.

For now, this scenario reinforces Real Betis's decision not to take on a salary that complicated the deal despite Manuel Pellegrini's interest. Amrabat had played on loan at Betis last season, and the coach wanted to have him back.

FIRST TRAINING SESSION FOR SOFYAN AMRABAT WITH AJAX. 🔴⚪️ 🤩

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— Morocco Xtra (@theMoroccoXtra) September 1, 2026

Sofyan Amrabat went from being a Real Betis target to signing with Ajax

Pellegrini publicly demanded a midfielder during the last weeks of the transfer window, and Sofyan Amrabat was one of his preferences. The club had been in contact with the player and his agents while trying to fit his salary into the squad.

Initially, the contractual situation facilitated the move. Fenerbahçe and Amrabat agreed to terminate the contract that bound them until 2028, allowing any team to add him without paying a transfer fee. However, Betis struggled with the wage conditions.

As reported by EstadioDeportivo, the Real Betis decided not to risk more economically while keeping other options open for the midfield. Just a day after becoming a free agent, the Moroccan reached an agreement with Ajax and signed until June 30, 2028.

His arrival in Amsterdam definitively closed the door on returning to Seville. Manu Fajardo later confirmed talks with the player's camp but chose not to delve further into negotiations that never materialized.

The value of Sofyan Amrabat drops to 8 million

His first month in the Netherlands has not secured a starting spot. Amrabat has played 173 minutes in four Eredivisie matches with zero goals and zero assists, starting only against Fortuna Sittard.

The decreasing playing time reflects his diminishing influence. He played 36 minutes against PSV, the full 90 against Fortuna Sittard, decreased to 33 versus Willem II, and only had 14 minutes against Excelsior before the break.

Simultaneously, his market value continues to decline. Initially valued at 12 million euros when he joined Real Betis, it dropped to 10 million in June and now stands at 8 million.

This decrease is substantial compared to his peak. Amrabat was once valued at 30 million euros in 2023, during his time at Fiorentina. The current value represents a reduction of 22 million, around 73%, compared to that previous assessment.

Morocco also currently overlooks Amrabat

His lack of playing time extends to the national team. Mohamed Ouahbi left the midfielder out of Morocco's latest call-up, following his reduced role during the World Cup and previous periods.

The upcoming season segment will determine whether the situation changes. Ajax signed him until 2028, but his initial four matches show only one start and decreasing game time. For Sofyan Amrabat, regaining consistency will be the first step to halt the current depreciation, which has brought his value down to 8 million euros.

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