Former Barcelona winger Ez Abde is attracting growing interest ahead of the final weeks of the transfer window, with AS Roma emerging as the latest club to enter the race for his signature.
According to SPORT 📰, the Italian side have added the Moroccan international to their shortlist, while Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the situation due to the financial benefits they could receive from a future transfer.
Betis Standing Firm
Despite Roma's interest, Real Betis have no intention of letting Abde leave easily.
The Andalusian club are determined to keep one of their key attacking players and will only consider selling him if they receive an offer that matches their valuation. Recent reports have also linked Premier League clubs with the 24-year-old, increasing the likelihood of a bidding battle before the transfer window closes.
A Valuable Opportunity for Barcelona
Although Abde left Barcelona in 2023, the Catalan club still retain 20% of any future sale, meaning any major transfer would provide an important financial boost without Barça having to negotiate a deal themselves.
With Barcelona continuing to work within Financial Fair Play restrictions, any unexpected income could help the club create additional room for future registrations and transfer operations.
For now, Betis remain in control of the situation, but with Roma and other European clubs showing interest, Abde's future is expected to be one of the stories to watch before the market closes.