From Heliópolis to Ibercaja: why are Betis keeping an eye on Zaragoza? | OneFootball

There is a curious connection this season between Real Betis and Real Zaragoza. The verdiblanco team is keeping an eye on the Ibercaja Stadium for one reason: the presence of several former Betis players in the blanquillo ranks.

The Betis sporting management has consolidated a financial strategy based on retaining percentages of future sales of their players. This tactic aims to generate extraordinary income that will ease the coffers of the Heliópolis club in the medium and long term.

Currently, Real Zaragoza has three players in its squad who are economically linked to Betis: Paul Akouokou, Rober González, and Mawuli Mensah. The latter two joined the Aragonese side in the last winter transfer window, strengthening the financial connection between these two historic Spanish football clubs.

In search of revaluation

Rober González arrives on loan from NEC Nijmegen, while Mawuli completed his transfer at the last minute after his contract in Seville ended. For his part, Akouokou was already part of the blanquillo structure. Betis is particularly hopeful that the winger from Extremadura will increase in value, yielding significant financial returns in the future.

This "modus operandi" allows Betis to continue profiting from assets that no longer wear the thirteen stripes. Every time Zaragoza decides to transfer one of these names, a portion of the final amount will go directly to the offices of Benito Villamarín. A perfect business deal for the financial stability of the club.

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