La Liga
Ez Abde, a 24-year-old winger and current player of Real Betis, is moving away from AS Roma after the Spanish club has referred the Italian club to his 60 million euros release clause. The Roman team does not plan to reach that amount during the current summer transfer window.
AS Roma's inquiry has not led to formal negotiations due to the economic gap between the parties. The Italians are considering an investment close to 35 million plus variables, while Real Betis is not willing to accept a reduction of 10 million from the clause.
Real Betis does not negotiate the departure of Ez Abde
Real Betis' stance is supported by Ez Abde's contract, renewed until 2029, and protected by a 60 million euros release clause. The club does not need to set a negotiated price as long as the player remains in their sporting plans.
The 16% of a future operation would go to FC Barcelona, according to the economic distribution information. If the 60 million were paid, Barcelona would receive around 9.6 million euros, and the rest would go to the Seville team.
AS Roma had speculated on a possible operation of about 35 million fixed plus bonuses, a formula similar to the one used to sign Santiago Castro from Bologna. However, that amount falls short of the minimum set by La Cartuja.
The Italian club had also considered the option that Betis would accept 50 million euros. This option is currently not on the table as the Betis management maintains the clause as the only way to authorize the departure.
Ez Abde prioritizes playing in the Champions League
Ez Abde's stance also hinders the progress of the operation. The Moroccan international wants to play in the Champions League but has not approved joining AS Roma even though the Italian club will be participating in the competition.
This European goal also narrows the options for Newcastle, whose economic power does not compensate for the absence of the continental tournament. Aston Villa meets the sporting requirement, but they are also not willing to pay the requested 60 million euros.
Abde enters this transfer window after his best season in LaLiga and other competitions. The winger scored 15 goals and provided 13 assists in 43 matches, achieving 28 direct goal involvements with Manuel Pellegrini's team.
His records and contract until 2029 allow Betis to maintain a strong stance. The club believes that a sale below the clause would not compensate for the sporting loss or the percentage that would have to be given to FC Barcelona.

Antonio Nusa, AS Roma's alternative
AS Roma's alternative is Antonio Nusa, a 21-year-old winger from RB Leipzig. The Italian club already has a sporting and financial agreement with the player, but the German team is asking for around 55 million euros fixed.
The potential sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for more than 120 million euros would reduce Leipzig's need to accept a discount for Nusa. This scenario would leave the Roman club facing two operations with costs higher than initially planned.
The next step will depend on whether AS Roma increases its budget or changes its target. Until a proposal of 60 million euros is made and approved by the player, Ez Abde will remain at Real Betis to compete in LaLiga and the Champions League.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Roma no llega a lo que pide el Betis por Abde
