Real Betis wants to close the exit of Ricardo Rodríguez and already has his replacement

Ricardo Rodríguez will leave Real Betis in the coming days, while the club has already decided who will take his place.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 23 Aug 2025 | 19.00
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Ricardo Rodríguez in the middle of a match with Real Betis.
Ricardo Rodríguez in the middle of a match with Real Betis.

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The Real Betis is moving quickly in this summer transfer market, and one of the most intriguing moves is the departure of Ricardo Rodríguez.

The Swiss full-back, who joined the club several seasons ago, is on the verge of parting ways with the verdiblanco team, according to Matteo Moretto. This operation will allow Real Betis to reorganize its squad and make way for a new player to fill his position.

Ricardo Rodriguez has been a significant player in Heliópolis. His experience, defensive ability, and runs down the left flank have provided stability, although he has been benched in some matches in recent months. This situation, combined with the club's planning, has led both parties to see the Swiss's exit as appropriate. The official announcement of the departure is expected in the coming days, closing an important chapter in Real Betis' recent history.

Flavio Nazinho, a key signing for Real Betis.

Ricardo Rodríguez's departure will not leave the position vacant for long. Real Betis has found in Flavio Nazinho the ideal player to cover that spot. The club and the player have reached a verbal agreement that, according to the same sources, is only awaiting the Swiss's final exit to become official. Nazinho, young and promising, arrives with the intention of bringing freshness, speed, and width to the wing, complementing the offensive style the team aims to implement this season.

Nazinho celebrating the winning goal

Nazinho possesses very different qualities compared to Ricardo Rodríguez. More dynamic and with greater attacking involvement, his arrival will provide the coach with alternative options on the left wing. Moreover, the club sees in him a promising future, not only for this season but also as a long-term investment.

Although the agreement is verbal, everything indicates that finalizing the deal will not pose difficulties. Real Betis' sports planning has been clear: first facilitate the departure of Ricardo Rodríguez and then greenlight the arrival of Nazinho. These moves reflect a strategy defined by the sports management, aiming to balance experience and youth in the squad.

Ricardo Rodríguez's exit also creates room in the squad and salary structure, allowing Real Betis to continue reinforcing other positions that require attention. While his departure may evoke some nostalgia among the fans, the executives trust that Nazinho's inclusion will bring fresh air and new tactical solutions to the left wing.

Meanwhile, Ricardo Rodríguez is gearing up to embark on a new chapter in his career, leaving behind a period marked by crucial moments and decisive matches where he contributed to Real Betis' performance. The relationship between the club and the player remains amicable, and his departure is seen as a natural transition within the verdiblanco project.

Real Betis aims to secure Ricardo Rodríguez's departure and Flavio Nazinho's arrival are two key moves. The operation is close to being finalized and promises to be one of the most noteworthy changes for the verdiblanco team.

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