La Liga
Real Betis is at a crucial moment in their sports planning for the final stretch of the summer transfer window. The green-and-white leadership has taken a clear stance: to facilitate the departure of Cédric Bakambu in order to free up space in the squad and bring in a new center forward.
Bakambu's situation is not new. For weeks, there have been offers on the table that would allow him to change teams, though none materialized. However, in recent days, the scenario has taken a significant turn. After several discussions, the club and the player have agreed that it is best to part ways before the transfer window closes.
The attempted transfer to PAOK, as reported by EstadioDeportivo, ultimately did not come to fruition, but Betis has kept the door open for his departure. According to sources close to the club, the sports management has informed Bakambu that he must find a destination, something the 34-year-old forward has accepted professionally. Far from showing resistance, Bakambu has made it clear that he will do everything in his power to finalize a transfer that benefits both parties.
Bakambu does not oppose leaving Betis
Bakambu is under contract with Betis until June 2026, but the need to restructure the forward line is a priority. Last season, he scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists in 42 matches, respectable figures, although the club's leadership believes the team needs a more complementary profile to support Cucho Hernández, currently the only pure striker in the squad.
In the past weeks, Betis explored the signing of Mateo Joseph, an attacker from Leeds United, but the deal did not materialize, and the player ended up joining Mallorca. Now, the technical secretariat has several alternatives on their list, with a particular interest in Franculino Djú, a young forward from Midtjylland. The 21-year-old player has had a spectacular start to the season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in just 6 matches. However, his signing won't be easy as the Danish club considers him a key player and has him secured with a contract until 2029.

Betis's strategy is to finalize Bakambu's departure as soon as possible, also obtaining an income that allows maneuvering in the market. With only two and a half weeks left until the registration deadline, the margin is tight. The goal is not only to incorporate a reinforcement but also to ensure that this contributes immediate solutions in the offensive line.
If the departure of the Congolese player is finally completed, Betis will not only gain space in the locker room and financial relief but will also take the definitive step to strengthen an area that, in Pellegrini's view, needs more alternatives to face the demanding schedule of LaLiga and European competitions.
The outcome is near, and in Heliópolis, the decision is clear: for the new striker to arrive, Bakambu must leave.
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