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The Real Betis Balompié is once again in the media spotlight, and this time not only for its qualification for the next UEFA Champions League, but also for the growing interest that one of its top players is generating: Ez Abde.

According to an exclusive report by Diario de Sevilla, emissaries from Newcastle United FC were present this past Tuesday at the Estadio de La Cartuja watching live the match between Betis and Elche. And they were not alone in their interest: Aston Villa is also very attentive to the progress of the Moroccan winger.

The most important thing here is that, for now, there are no official moves. No offers or formal contacts. Simply monitoring, surveillance… the usual when a Premier League club starts to put the radar on a player who is standing out.

And Ez Abde is at a very sweet moment. The forward, owned 80% by Betis after his deal with FC Barcelona, has a contract until 2029 and a release clause of 60 million euros. Even so, as usually happens in these cases, everything points to the fact that if one day he leaves, it won’t necessarily be for that amount.

The same newspaper also reminds how his contractual situation is divided: Barça still holds a percentage of his rights, which means any big sale would benefit both clubs. Betis, however, would take the lion’s share.

Sport-wise, Abde’s numbers this season perfectly explain why he has generated so much interest outside Spain: 41 games, 14 goals and 13 assists. A performance which, combined with his impact with the Morocco national team, has increased his value to the point that Transfermarkt places him at around 30 million euros.

Another actor appears in the story: FC Barcelona itself, which according to various reports remains attentive to his development, thinking about reinforcing the left flank in the future. Although at this point, Abde’s environment has hinted that the player would not want to return to Can Barça.

In summary: what started as a great performance at Betis is turning into an international showcase. And the interest from Premier clubs is no coincidence, but the direct result of the level that Abde is showing at the most important moment of his career.