La Liga
The future of Samú Costa seems to be completely away from RCD Mallorca. The Portuguese midfielder will be one of the big opportunities in the summer transfer market after a season where he has definitively confirmed his growth in LaLiga.
With the Balearic team's relegation almost sealed, Mallorca is preparing to lose several of its key players. And among them, Samú Costa stands out as one of the most inevitable and sought-after sales in the upcoming market.
The peak of his career
At 25 years old, the Portuguese international is going through the most solid period of his professional career. His performance during the season has been one of the few positive aspects in a very challenging year for Mallorca.
Samú has shown personality, physical prowess, and an enormous ability to control the midfield even in very adverse situations. His tactical growth and competitive maturity have attracted the attention of numerous important clubs both in and out of Spain.
Furthermore, the player is very close to fulfilling one of his major career dreams: playing in a World Cup with the Portugal National Team.
In Portuguese football circles, they believe that the midfielder has taken a huge step forward this season, and many think he fully deserves to be on the final list for the major international event.
Real Betis speeds up to replace Altimira
Real Betis is one of the teams strongly betting on the signing of the Portuguese midfielder.
In Heliópolis, they consider that Samú Costa fits perfectly into the profile of player the team needs to face an especially demanding season after securing a spot in the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.
Additionally, within the Verdiblanco sporting plan, there is a clear concern about the future of Sergi Altimira, whose departure seems increasingly likely.
Therefore, Samú Costa emerges as the ideal replacement. His physical ability, competitive aggressiveness, and versatility perfectly match the style sought by Betis to strengthen the midfield.
Betis is already preparing a first offer close to 14 million euros, although Mallorca believes the player's value is higher despite the club's delicate sporting situation.

The relegation affects the negotiation
The major issue for Mallorca is that relegation significantly limits their room for maneuver in negotiations. The loss of income from dropping to the Second Division forces the club to seriously consider selling several key players.
And Samú Costa is one of the assets with a strong international market within the squad.
At Son Moix, they are well aware that retaining the Portuguese player will be practically impossible. The player wants to keep competing at the highest level, and the opportunity to play in the Champions League with Betis is extremely enticing.
Additionally, several foreign clubs are also closely monitoring his situation and could enter the fray in the coming weeks.
Still, Betis seems to have gained an edge due to the concrete interest shown for some time and the significant role the player would have in the Verdiblanco project.
For now, Samú Costa remains focused on finishing the season in the most dignified way possible with Mallorca, although the player's surroundings already anticipate that the summer will mark a significant change in his career.
Betis believes they have a very interesting market opportunity. Bringing in an international midfielder in his prime with room for growth for a relatively manageable amount is not an everyday occurrence.
Mallorca's relegation could definitively accelerate an operation that Heliópolis considers strategic to elevate the team's competitive level upon its return to top continental competition.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Betis lanza una primera oferta por Samú Costa
