Sporting target spotted dining with Leipzig chief | OneFootball

Betis saw their coach, Manuel Pellegrini, publicly address the future of Sergi Altimira, a player Sporting have identified to strengthen their midfield next season. The coach was asked about the midfielder’s possible departure and did not rule out that scenario.

At the press conference ahead of the clash with Barcelona, the coach played down the dinner involving the player, his agent and Leipzig’s general director, stressing that these situations are normal in football. “It was a meal that had already been planned, and they linked it to a possible departure,” he began.

The Chilean coach also highlighted the player’s path at the Andalusian club and left open the possibility of a move at the end of the season: “All players have the possibility and the right to look for what is best for their future, and to assess with their representatives whether they want to stay at the club or look for something better financially,” he said.

The 24-year-old footballer, who has made more than 100 appearances for the Seville side, has been monitored by several European clubs besides the club from Alvalade.

This season, Sergi Altimira - valued at €20 million - has already played 40 matches for Real Betis: 24 in La Liga, 11 in the Europa League and five in the Copa del Rey. In total, the Spanish midfielder has been on the pitch for 2,172 minutes, recording two goals and three assists.

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