Pellegrini’s future at Betis still up in the air | OneFootball

The Chilean’s contract ends this season and his future has yet to be decided.

Manuel Pellegrini continues to etch his name in gold letters in the history of Betis. The Chilean coach has become the manager with the most games in charge of the verdiblanco team in the First Division.

The "Engineer" reached this historic milestone after surpassing Lorenzo Serra Ferrer’s record, with a total of 266 matches across all competitions, boasting 126 victories and only 69 defeats.

His management has led the team to win a Copa del Rey, a Conference League final, and five consecutive European qualifications—achievements that have returned Betis to the elite of Spanish football.

Despite his contract running until 2026, Pellegrini’s future remains a topic of debate in the Betis environment. Sporting director Manu Fajardo has reaffirmed the Chilean’s importance to the project, calling him "the most important coach in Betis’ history." Both have held meetings to outline next season’s squad, highlighting Pellegrini’s crucial role in sporting planning.

The players have also shown their support for the coach. Full-back Héctor Bellerín has publicly expressed the squad’s desire for Pellegrini to remain in charge of the team. "He is an important piece in this story and we want to continue with him."

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