Real Betis agree defender deal, move also made to secure second Napoli player | OneFootball

Real Betis have had a busy summer so far, with six players having been signed for the first team. Number seven will soon be coming too, with just 24 hours before the start of their La Liga season.

Matteo Moretto has confirmed that Betis have agreed for Natan. An initial loan will be signed, with a buy option worth €7-8m having also been agreed upon with Napoli.

Natan is an important signing for Betis, as another centre-back was needed because of German Pezzella’s return to Argentina.

An attacker is also being sought following the departure of Ayoze Perez to Villarreal, and Relevo have reported that Betis have also asked Napoli about the possibility of taking Giovanni Simeone on loan for the 2024-25 season.

Napoli’s stance on Simeone is that they would prefer a permanent sale, or a loan with an obligation to buy. Currently, Betis do not consider either of these to be a possibility, although talks are likely to continue between the two clubs.