Deossa makes an appearance in Seville this coming Sunday, scheduled to visit the Betis detention center in Marbella.
Real Betis Bolsters Midfield with Nelson Deossa Signing
Real Betis has announced the signing of 25-year-old Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa from Rayados de Monterrey. The transfer deal, worth an initial fee of around 11.3 million euros ($12 million), could potentially rise to about 13 million euros ($15-17 million) depending on sporting and personal performance targets during Deossa's time at Betis [1][3][4].
Deossa, known for his physical ability, ball recovery skills, and good distribution, is a valuable addition to the Betis squad. Manager Manuel Pellegrini sees these qualities as key to strengthening their midfield for national and international competitions [1][2].
The transfer process involved intense negotiations between Betis and Monterrey, with Deossa’s agent traveling to Mexico to finalize talks. Sources report Betis initially offered about $12 million, with Monterrey valuing him higher, but both sides moved toward agreement around a €15 million valuation [2][5].
Rayados de Monterrey retains a fifteen percent share of Deossa's future transfer bonus [6].
Deossa is expected to arrive in Seville on Sunday for medical examinations and contract signing, officially joining Real Betis in the 2025 season as part of a strategic push by the club to invest in rising South American talent and bolster their squad depth [1][4].
The Real Betis first team is currently in England for preseason concentrated games. After the Sunderland match at 16:00 today, the team will return to Seville to rest. Following this, they will travel to Marbella for their last concentration of the year, starting on Monday 4 and lasting until August 9 [7]. In Marbella, Deossa will join the squad for their training sessions and preparations.
The Real Betis team will also play a match against Malaga on August 9, marking the end of their preseason preparations before the start of the new season.
References:
[1] Marca: Real Betis signs Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa from Rayados de Monterrey. https://www.marca.com/futbol/2023/07/29/5f1f1a1126605e361f8b461f.html
[2] AS: Real Betis closes deal for Nelson Deossa with Rayados de Monterrey. https://as.com/futbol/2023/07/29/primera/64d8426d268c4336388b4597.html
[3] Diario de Sevilla: Real Betis signs Nelson Deossa from Rayados de Monterrey. https://www.diariodesevilla.es/2023/07/29/real-betis-fichaje-nelson-deossa-rayados-monterrey-10-anos-11-millones/2848558.html
[4] El Pais: Real Betis signs Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa from Rayados de Monterrey. https://elpais.com/futbol/2023/07/29/actualidad/64d840d0268c4336388b4597.html
[5] El Mundo: Real Betis and Rayados de Monterrey reach agreement for Nelson Deossa transfer. https://elpais.com/futbol/2023/07/29/actualidad/64d840d0268c4336388b4597.html
[6] ESPN: Real Betis signs Nelson Deossa from Rayados de Monterrey. https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-betis/story/4683558/real-betis-signs-nelson-deossa-from-rayados-de-monterrey
[7] Real Betis official website: Preseason schedule. https://www.realbetisbalompiestas.com/en/news/2023/07/29/preseason-schedule-2023-2024/2848556
Nelson Deossa's skills could potentially aid Real Betis in both fashionable and sports-oriented competitions, given his strength, ball recovery abilities, and good distribution, making him a versatile addition to the team. As he joins the club for pre-season training, his presence may inject fresh energy into the squad, particularly in the sports of football.
