Exclusive: Real Betis Set €40m Price Tag as Premier League Clubs Queue for Abde Ezzalzouli

The primary source of dynamism in Real Betis’s frontline, Abde Ezzalzouli, is being hailed in scouting reports as the "profile best suited for the Premier League tempo." 

The fact that over half of the scouting section at the Benito Villamarín is reserved for English clubs during every home fixture is the most concrete evidence of the massive "Summer Exodus" on the horizon.

Premier League on High Alert

Abde’s skyrocketing form has mobilised clubs across various tiers of the Premier League.

Newcastle United's scouts have reportedly placed Abde at the top of their shortlist due to his tactical flexibility on both flanks. Aiming to inject "explosive power" into St. James' Park for their Champions League ambitions, the Magpies gave him a perfect rating following his performances against Feyenoord and Mallorca.

Unai Emery, a master of the Spanish market, views Abde as the "missing piece" in Aston Villa’s attacking rotation. Villa observers describe his pace in transition as "priceless" for the wide-open spaces typical of the English game.

Additionally, seeking to bolster their lines with creative and athletic profiles, both West Ham United and a resurgent Everton view him as a "project signing." Leaks suggest both clubs made initial contact with the player’s representative during the winter window.

The biggest rival to the English contingent remains SSC Napoli. The Italian side views Abde as a game-changer to spearhead their Serie A title charge.

Morocco teammate and recent AFCON Golden Boot winner Brahim Diaz has also been linked with a Premier League switch, with Brentford and Crystal Palace reportedly keeping tabs on the attacker.

Raw Power, Technique, and Adaptation

Scouting reports emphasise that Abde’s physical development is now "PL-ready."

Clocking a top speed of 34.1 km/h, Abde leaves full-backs helpless when he has the ball at his feet. His "elite first touch followed by explosive acceleration" is a recurring highlight in scouting notes.

Averaging 4.5 successful dribbles per match, the Moroccan international ranks in the top three in La Liga for progressive carries into the penalty area.

While reports suggest he needs to sustain concentration over 90 minutes and refine his final ball, his current ceiling far outweighs the associated risks.

Strategy & Valuation

Real Betis is prepared to sanction a sale but will open negotiations at the highest premium due to complex sell-on clauses with FC Barcelona.

Betis is expected to set an initial asking price of €35m–€40m.

A move to England could see Abde demand a salary in the €5m–€6m range, while Betis intends to pivot the windfall into a fresh transfer budget.

Data confirms Abde is currently at his career peak in terms of G/A output. 

The financial dominance of the Premier League makes an English move the most plausible scenario, with Newcastle likely to test Betis’s resolve with a package starting around €30m–€35m. 

Despite official "focus on the club" stances, it is understood the board rejected winter bids solely to maximise profit in the Summer 2026 window.