Betis chief warns Sporting over Altimira: we don't need to sell | OneFootball

José María Gallego spoke this Thursday about the strong interest surrounding Sergi Altimira, the midfielder who continues to be linked with Sporting as a reinforcement for Rui Borges’ midfield next season. On the sidelines of the presentation of the book Futebol SA, the Betis executive and former owner of Amora’s SAD was asked directly about a possible approach from the Lions for the 24-year-old player. Although he avoided confirming formal contacts, he had plenty of praise for the Spain international.

“Altimira is a player under contract, a truly great player. It is normal for many clubs to be interested in him, but at this moment we are not yet at the stage of planning arrivals or departures for next year. Then we will see what happens in the summer,” said José María Gallego.

The Spanish executive also acknowledged that Betis qualifying for the Champions League significantly strengthens the club’s position in the market. “It is not about being tougher or more flexible. It is about the fact that we have important assets and, fortunately, we do not have the urgency to sell as happened on other occasions,” he explained.

Asked about the possibility of Sergi Altimira fitting into Portuguese football and specifically at Sporting, Gallego once again highlighted the midfielder’s qualities. “He could fit perfectly in leagues such as Germany, England, Spain or Portugal. He is a fantastic player, with enormous potential, and that naturally means clubs do not overlook a player with this profile.”

Sergi Altimira is seen at Alvalade as a very interesting solution for Sporting’s midfield, especially because of his competitive intensity, physical ability and quality in build-up play. The midfielder had a consistent season for Betis, making 40 appearances, scoring two goals and providing three assists, numbers that have increased the attention of several European clubs on the player.

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