Pellegrini renews...but could leave Betis

The Chilean coach has included a clause in his new contract that would release him

Héctor Andreu | 26 Nov 2025 | 16.15
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Real Betis Balompié could lose the recently renewed Manuel Pellegrini
Real Betis Balompié could lose the recently renewed Manuel Pellegrini

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The announcement of the renewal of Manuel Pellegrini until 2027 marks a point of stability for the project of Real Betis Balompié, although with a key condition that does not go unnoticed. The coach has managed to include a special clause that could allow him to leave Heliópolis if he receives a call from the Chile national team, a desire he has never hidden.

The decision comes in the midst of the Seville derby preview, where the club once again bets on the continuity of the coach who has raised the team's competitiveness in LaLiga. The agreement, worked on for months, was finalized with nuances that reveal the true ambitions of a coach respected both in Spain and his country.

Strategic renewal of Real Betis Balompié

The Betis board considers it essential to safeguard the project led by Manuel Pellegrini, whose performance in LaLiga and in European competitions backs the decision to continue with him. The club understands that his figure is a cornerstone in sports planning and a guarantee to sustain growth.

However, the coach himself has wanted to reserve the possibility of answering a call that transcends the professional realm for him. The option to someday manage the Chile national team remains very present on his horizon, although his immediate commitment continues to be with Betis, where he feels absolute support.

The clause that could bring him closer to the Chile national team

As told by 'ElDesmarque', the new contract includes a unique clause that allows Manuel Pellegrini to trigger his exit if the Chilean federation decides to offer him the national team's coaching position. This is a gesture of respect from the club towards a coach who has always spoken transparently about his personal dream.

For years, rumors of a possible return to Chile have recurred with each international break. The coach has acknowledged that coaching his country in a World Cup would be an exciting goal and an ideal culmination of his career, which explains the insistence on including this particularity in the agreement.

Journey towards the Chilean World Cup dream

The coach's presence among the candidates to lead the process towards the 2030 World Cup is not new. The interest from his country has been constant, although the coach has always prioritized his work at Real Betis Balompié as long as the project remained competitive.

With this clause, the club accepts that the call from the Chile national team could impact his future, although they wish to retain him until 2027. The intention is to continue building a competitive Betis, regardless of what may happen on the international stage.

Pellegrini se irá del Betis si llama Chile

An exemplary agreement for both parties

This pact offers stability to Betis and freedom to the coach, who deeply values the institutional respect for his national aspirations. The negotiation, despite its complexities, concluded with a mutual understanding that both parties consider optimal for their immediate future.

The executives emphasize his leadership, work style, and ability to compete at the top positions in LaLiga. Meanwhile, the coach appreciates the trust of a club that has unconditionally supported his management since his arrival.

A derby with renewed motivation

The announcement comes at an emotionally intense moment for the squad. The proximity of the derby finds the team with an additional dose of serenity thanks to the continuity of their coach, whose presence reinforces the internal message.

Players highlight his tactical clarity, management skills, and the calm he brings in high-pressure scenarios. Manuel Pellegrini approaches this new phase with the intention of further elevating Betis' competitive level while keeping the door open to the Chile national team if the call eventually comes.

The coach will remain linked to Real Betis Balompié until 2027, but with the possibility of chasing a dream that has always accompanied him. If his country's offer arises, he can trigger the clause, although for now, his challenge is to keep Betis in the top echelons of LaLiga.

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