Formal Offer to Remove Deossa from Betis

Nelson Deossa is once again at the center of the news related to Betis' signings in a market that is advancing slowly due to the 2026 World Cup, but Betis has a clear priority in Heliópolis: to sell before June 30. The Colombian is expected to bring in funds, although the deal with River Plate is far from being closed.

The Verdiblanco team needs to earn over 20 million euros in transfers to avoid a blow to the salary cap that LaLiga will set for the 2026/27 season. There is no intention of selling below value, but they are willing to listen to offers.

Nelson Deossa, a Departure That Real Betis Considers Due to Necessity

The situation of Nelson Deossa is clear. He arrived last summer from Monterrey for 11.7 million euros, signed until 2030, and was expected to be a strong addition to the midfield. However, his first season in LaLiga did not meet expectations.

The 26-year-old Colombian midfielder failed to establish himself as a key player for Manuel Pellegrini. His physicality, dribbling, and striking ability are still valuable attributes, but a bigger impact was anticipated at the Villamarín.

For this reason, Real Betis believes that a sale could be a reasonable solution. The key lies in the amount: they do not want to go below 10 million euros at La Cartuja, a figure that would cover a significant part of the amortization.

River Plate Increases Their Offer for Nelson Deossa

As reported by César Luis Merlo, River Plate has made a new proposal for Nelson Deossa. The Argentine club has put forward 5 million euros for 50% of the transfer, an improvement of one million over their initial attempt, which was rejected by Real Betis.

The offer includes a potential future purchase of the remaining 50% for 4 million euros, making the total deal amount to 9 million euros. The issue is that the second part of the deal would not be mandatory, a detail that raises concerns at the Verdiblanco offices.

Betis seeks assurances. Their preferred scenario is to sell between 50% and 60% of the player now, with a future commitment to ensure they reach the 10 million euros minimum mark they have set.

LaLiga and Salary Cap Constraints Shape the Negotiation

The economic context weighs heavily. In LaLiga, every euro earned before the end of the fiscal year can directly impact the salary cap. Hence, Betis scrutinizes every deal carefully, especially for players who were acquired at a high cost.

The sports management acknowledges that achieving a significant profit with Deossa won't be easy. Monterrey retained 15% of any future profit, but if the transfer nears 10 million euros, the Mexican club would have little to earn from that aspect.

River Plate Is Not the Sole Contender

Although River Plate is leading, they are not the only interested party. In England, Ipswich Town has shown interest, while in Brazil, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Vasco da Gama have emerged. Mexico's América, Tigres, and Cruz Azul have also been mentioned.

The issue for Betis is that none of these suitors has made a move that could escalate the bidding. An auction would benefit the Andalusian club, but currently, the most concrete negotiation is in Buenos Aires.

Nelson Deossa's future will hinge on who gives in first. River Plate aims to seize the opportunity, Betis needs to sell without undervaluing, and the player seeks a destination where he can reclaim the spotlight. The deal will only progress if the offer approaches the 10 million euros demanded by the Verdiblanco club.

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