€25 Million at Stake for Samú Costa

Samú Costa is set to be one of the first important names to leave Mallorca after relegating to Segunda División. The Portuguese midfielder has had a remarkable season individually, to the extent of maintaining a solid reputation in LaLiga and in other European markets despite the team's poor overall performance.

The Real Betis has placed the Portuguese as one of their top priorities to reinforce the midfield for a season marked by the Champions League. Mallorca demands 25 million euros for his departure, a high figure, but at Heliópolis, they believe that his profile could fit very well in the new competitive leap of the project.

Mallorca faces a summer of departures

Mallorca's relegation completely changes the scenario. The Balearic club will need to adjust its financial planning, reduce the wage bill, and accept that several of its key players have many possibilities of leaving during the summer.

Samú Costa is one of the most evident cases. The Portuguese has been one of the most reliable pieces of the team, even in a season marked by difficulties. His intensity, ability to steal the ball, physical prowess, and competitive character have allowed him to stand out in a very challenging context.

It's not easy to emerge stronger from a team that is relegated, but the midfielder has achieved it. His performance has kept him on the radar of several clubs and has also enabled him to solidify his presence in Portugal's plans, to the point of being called up for the World Cup.

Losing him would be a significant sporting blow for Mallorca, but also a necessary path to rebuild. The club needs income and knows that Samú Costa is one of the most marketable assets in the squad.

That's why they've set his price at 25 million euros. The amount is ambitious, but it aligns with the context: an international player, at a good age, with experience in LaLiga, and being pursued by several teams.

Real Betis sees him as a Champions League reinforcement

Real Betis seeks to strengthen its midfield with players ready to compete from day one. Qualifying for the Champions League requires raising the squad's level and having reliable alternatives for a demanding season.

Samú Costa fits that need. He's not a flashy midfielder, but a player who can alter the team's competitive structure. He brings legs, pressure, aggressiveness, recovery, and the ability to sustain high-paced matches.

Manuel Pellegrini will need a deeper squad. The Champions League demands rotation, managing efforts, and competing against top-tier opponents midweek without losing strength in LaLiga. In that context, a midfielder like the Portuguese could be very valuable.

Betis has already shown interest and seems determined to move forward, although the figure set by Mallorca requires negotiation. In Heliópolis, they don't want to rush, but they understand that the market for midfielders becomes expensive quickly and opportunities don't wait for long.

Furthermore, the player may be attracted to the verdiblanco project. Transitioning from a relegated team to playing in the Champions League would be a significant leap in his career.

England poses a threat to the operation

The main threat for Betis comes from the Premier League. Several English clubs have been following Samú Costa for a while, and his physical profile fits very well in the British championship.

The Premier League has the financial capacity to reach figures that are more challenging to assume in LaLiga. If any of those teams decide to approach the €25 million demanded by Mallorca, Betis could find themselves in a complicated situation.

The player will have a big say. England can offer him salary, competitive rhythm, and a huge showcase. On the other hand, Betis offers him the Champions League, continuity in Spain, and a growing project where he could have a significant role.

That will be the key to the operation. Mallorca wants to sell well, Betis wants to strengthen without losing financial control, and the Premier League watches with financial muscle.

Samú Costa faces a decisive summer. His time at Son Moix seems close to an end, and Real Betis has already made moves to try to make him one of the key reinforcements for their return to the Champions League.