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The future of Sergi Altimira seems increasingly further away from Real Betis. The Catalan midfielder faces a decisive summer after a season marked by irregularity in terms of prominence and a growing feeling that his situation in Heliópolis is not ideal for his development.
Although the player still has a market in Spain and abroad, the reality is that more and more European clubs are trying to take advantage of the situation to secure one of the midfielders with the best prospects in LaLiga. Among them all, RB Leipzig remains the top favorite, although Sporting Portugal has been the first to make a move.
A season with more shadows than lights
Sergi Altimira arrived at Betis as an important bet for the present and the future. The green-and-white club saw in him a modern, dynamic midfielder with the potential to become a key piece in the project.
However, the season has not unfolded as the player had hoped. Although he has shown glimpses of quality and personality, the player feels he could have had much more prominence throughout the season.
Competition in the midfield and certain technical decisions have prevented Altimira from convincingly establishing himself as a regular starter. This situation has led to some frustration for both the player and his inner circle.
In Heliópolis, they still have great faith in his abilities, but they are also aware that the market is tightening and that the player has a significant reputation outside Spain.
Sporting has already made an offer
The first club to seriously go after Sergi Altimira has been Sporting Portugal. The Lisbon-based entity believes the midfielder fits perfectly into their sporting model and wants to make him a key figure in the upcoming project.
The offer presented to Betis amounts to €14 million fixed plus an additional €3 million in variables. A significant proposal, although not sufficient to convince the green-and-white sports management.
Betis quickly rejected the offer, deeming the player's value to be higher and knowing that there are other interested clubs that could significantly raise the price of the operation.
In Portugal, however, they are not giving up. Sporting remains confident in being able to secure the signing and is preparing a new financial offensive in the coming weeks.
RB Leipzig continues to monitor closely
While Sporting was the first to officially make a move, within the player's circle, they believe RB Leipzig is still the most determined team to bet big on him.
The German club has been following the midfielder's progress for a while and believes he can fit perfectly into the physical, dynamic, and vertical model of the Bundesliga.
In Germany, they believe Altimira has enough room for growth to become a crucial player in the coming years. Furthermore, they highly value his ability to read the game and appear at different parts of the midfield.
The player himself would not see a change of scenery with bad eyes. The possibility of playing in European competitions and taking on a more significant role is very appealing to a player who feels the need to take a step forward in his career.
Meanwhile, Betis stands firm. The club is not in a hurry to sell, especially after securing qualification for the next UEFA Champions League edition.
However, in Heliópolis, they are also aware that a significant sale could greatly help in continuing to build a competitive squad for a very demanding season.
All signs point to Sergi Altimira's summer being one of the busiest in the Spanish market. Sporting and RB Leipzig have already taken their positions, and it seems that the battle for the midfielder has just begun.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Betis rechaza la primera oferta recibida por Sergi Altimira
