Newcastle United and Roma target Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli remains a transfer focus for Premier League side Newcastle United and Serie A club A.S. Roma. Both clubs have expressed interest, but neither has submitted a formal bid to the Spanish club. Real Betis has stated it will not consider any offer below €45 million and aims for at least €50 million for the Moroccan international.
Abde, who joined Betis in September 2023 for €7.5 million, missed the 2026 World Cup after a pre‑tournament injury. He has since become a regular starter, recording ten goals and eight assists in the latest La Liga season. Newcastle, who recently completed a £42 million signing of Ivorian forward Bonzoumana Toure, are seen at a disadvantage because they lack European competition, whereas Roma will be playing in the Champions League. The lack of a European berth is described as a “significant drawback” for Newcastle in the competition for the winger.
Roma’s approach is reported to focus on leveraging its Champions League status to persuade both Betis and the player, while Newcastle’s interest may hinge on squad adjustments, including the potential sale of left‑winger Harvey Barnes. Abde’s contract with Betis runs for another three years, giving the Spanish club a strong negotiating position.
Entities: A.S. Roma · Abde Ezzalzouli · Newcastle United · Real Betis · Ángel Haro
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Abde’s contract with Real Betis runs for another three years.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Betis will not accept any proposal for Abde below €45 million and aims for at least €50 million.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Newcastle United signed Ivorian forward Bonzoumana Toure for £42 million from Hoffenheim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abde missed the 2026 World Cup due to an injury sustained in warm‑up matches.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Newcastle United are interested in signing Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A.S. Roma are also interested in signing Abde Ezzalzouli.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Roma’s participation in the Champions League is considered an advantage over Newcastle, which lacks European competition.
- [● 2 SOURCES] No formal offer has been made to Real Betis by either Newcastle United or A.S. Roma.