Ayoze Pérez (31-Real Betis), the poster boy for “wait-and-see” in Spanish soccer, is set to become a success story.
Pérez made his professional debut in 2011 with Tenerife B in the lower division of the Spanish Primera Liga before moving to England, where he played for Newcastle United (2014-2019) and Leicester City (2019-2023) before joining Real Betis last year.
While he hasn’t been a standout player, he has made a strong impression on the soccer scene in his home country this season, scoring 11 goals in 38 games for Real Betis. The Spanish national team recently announced their preliminary roster for Euro 2024, and at the tender age of 31, 토토사이트 Perez was named to the squad for the first time in his career.
Keeping up the momentum,
Perez made his A-match debut and scored the opening goal in a 5-0 victory over Andorra in an exhibition match in Badajoz, Spain, on June 6 (KST). His stock is bound to skyrocket, and he’s been inundated with offers.
According to Spanish sports publication Munde Deportivo, FC Barcelona have made an offer for Perez. FC Barcelona is a traditional, world-class club that has struggled financially in recent years.
According to the outlet, Perez is under contract until June 2027 and has a €40 million buyout clause. The €4 million is more than Barcelona can afford, given their financial woes.
Pérez’s salary this year is €2 million, so it’s not too much to ask. For Barcelona, who will be forced to sell key resources in the summer transfer window, Perez is an attractive signing, even if it’s only to prepare for his departure.
The next big thing in Spain’s attacking ranks is the left wing, 토토사이트 순위 but his versatility makes him a versatile player, according to local media.