Real Betis goes after Diego Conde

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Real Betis has started negotiations to secure the incorporation of Diego Conde, goalkeeper from Villarreal who has become the top priority for the sports management to fill the vacancy that will be left by the unexpected departure of Pau López to FC Andorra, owned by Gerard Piqué, as reported by Matteo Moretto. The Betis transfer market is focused on renewing the squad.

The Verdiblanco club is actively working on finalizing a loan deal that includes a definitive purchase option for the 27-year-old Madrid-born goalkeeper, a strategic move fully approved by the Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini.

The intention of Betis' technical department is to provide the team with a national goalkeeper fully adapted to the demands of La Liga, ensuring fierce competition under the goalposts alongside Canarian Álvaro Valles, while young academy product Manu González will definitively assume the role of the third goalkeeper of the first team.

Exclusive. Betis negotiates the loan of Diego Conde. pic.twitter.com/mA9Aeeb6nK

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) July 15, 2026

Real Betis Works on the Signing of Diego Conde

The scenario at the Benito Villamarín's goal has taken a radical turn in the last 24 hours after Pau López's explicit request to terminate his contract due to personal reasons. The veteran Catalan goalkeeper has chosen to join the ambitious Andorran project to be close to his loved ones, turning down a four-season offer he had agreed upon with Real Mallorca.

This unexpected decision forces the noble hierarchy of the Thirteen Bars to urgently seek an immediate replacement in the market that provides full competitive guarantees in a demanding season where Betis will compete in three simultaneous official competitions, requiring a deep squad with top-level alternatives.

Manuel Pellegrini's Approval of Diego Conde's Arrival

The strategist from Santiago, Chile, has insisted to his board on the convenience of recruiting a player with the La Liga experience possessed by the Villarreal goalkeeper. Diego Conde has a long-term contract with Villarreal until June 30, 2029, but he is highly attracted to the sports project offered by Heliópolis compared to the previous approaches made by Sevilla FC.

The addition of the Madrid-born goalkeeper perfectly fits the economic parameters managed by Betis' technical department to balance their salary structure. Being a temporary loan with a purchase option, Betis does not jeopardize a substantial part of their financial resources in the summer, allowing funds to be allocated to other areas of the field.

The Castellón native goalkeeper will compete head-to-head for the starting position with Álvaro Valles, a battle for the Betis goal that promises to significantly enhance the defensive performance of the Andalusian team. The presence of two goalkeepers of such stature completely dispels the doubts that arose in the Heliopolitan environment after the dismantling of the past season.

Definitive Goalkeeping Renewal in Real Betis' Project

The movements of comings and goings confirm an almost complete restructuring of the goalkeepers at the Benito Villamarín for the upcoming season. In addition to Pau López's departure, there is the imminent exit of Portuguese Guilherme Fernandes, who is finalizing the administrative details of his permanent transfer to Córdoba CF, paving the way for the internal promotion of Manu González.

This way, Pau López will end his second spell with the Thirteen Bars just a year after formally returning, having played only 16 official games wearing the Betis jersey. The Gerona native once led the Zamora Trophy statistics in late September, thanks to a sensational start to the league season where the club suffered only one defeat in almost three months.

However, a severe muscle tear suffered at the beginning of November drastically halted his progression in the starting XI, leading to the Canarian establishing himself as the undisputed owner of the goal in La Liga. Now, Real Betis' management fully trusts in finalizing the loan terms with Villarreal to sign Diego Conde on the contractual documents and provide Pellegrini with the necessary defensive arguments to compete for European spots.

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