Chimy Ávila falls into oblivion for Betis

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Since the start of the season, Chimy Ávila has been one of the main enigmas of Real Betis Balompié. The Argentine forward, who chose to stay at Betis when his departure seemed imminent, has fallen into ostracism: he has not played a single minute so far in September.

This situation is not by chance, but the consequence of clear decisions by Manuel Pellegrini that seem to be pushing him towards an exit in January, as reported by Estadio Deportivo.

Pellegrini sidelines Chimy Ávila at Betis

The relationship between Chimy Ávila and Pellegrini has visibly strained. At the start of the season, the Argentine barely accumulated 40 minutes across some games, but those minutes turned out to be a mirage. He hardly figures as an offensive option for the Chilean.

The coach has made it clear that he does not consider him a priority: in several matches, Ávila warmed up for half an hour only to never even step onto the pitch, as highlighted by El Desmarque pointing out his role as the last resort. Furthermore, within the club, this ostracism is already seen as a push to convince the Argentine to seek an exit in the winter transfer market, a viewpoint also shared by the Seville press.

Between attempted exit and personal standoff

During the transfer window, Chimy Ávila was on the brink of joining Mexico. Betis had reached an agreement with Pumas for a loan with a purchase option, even convertible into an obligation. However, the forward, determined to stay in Seville, demanded a signing bonus that eventually broke the deal, as reported by the local press.

That personal standoff made it clear that he preferred to fight for his place at Betis rather than leave. Nonetheless, that confidence has not been rewarded with playing time, even with tightly contested matches and a demanding schedule that included clashes against Levante, Real Sociedad, and Nottingham Forest.

The outlook for the upcoming games—Osasuna, Ludogorets, and Espanyol—could seal the deal on the end of his dramatic spell. As Estadio Deportivo explained, if he doesn't play in these three fixtures, it will be evident that Pellegrini has left him out of his plans.

Last chance?

For the player, the message is clear: in January, he will have no choice but to accept an exit to regain prominence. Pellegrini is leading a definitive push towards that departure. In this scenario, the lack of minutes could be the final straw for Chimy to realize that his time at Betis has come to an end.

The transfer market in the United Arab Emirates, open until October 2, could have offered an immediate solution, although no movements have occurred so far. Everything suggests that his departure will be resolved in winter, with the tacit blessing of the 'Engineer'.

This dilemma not only affects the player: it also reflects a delicate moment for Betis, where offensive planning must balance talent, performance, and hierarchy. Chimy Ávila ends the month shrouded in silence, with the doorway to January marked by Pellegrini and the lingering feeling that time is running out for him to make his case.

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