Mawuli Mensah has completed a permanent move from Betis Deportivo Balompié to Real Zaragoza in a free transfer, signing a contract that runs from 2026-02-02 to 2029-06-30. The Ghanaian central midfielder joins the LaLiga2 side with a current market valuation of €400k, reinforcing Zaragoza’s options in the middle of the park ahead of the next phase of their project.
The deal sees Real Zaragoza acquire one of the more steadily rising young midfielders in Spain’s lower divisions without paying a fee, after Betis Deportivo allowed the 22-year-old to leave at the end of his spell with the Andalusian club. Mensah arrives from a team competing in the Primera Federación – Group II and now steps up into the LaLiga2 environment, a clear elevation in profile and competitive level.
Born in Accra and standing 1.72 m tall, Mensah is primarily a central midfielder and prefers his right foot. His move to Zaragoza cements his status as a Ghanaian talent building his career abroad rather than in his home league. He has already spent several years in Spanish football, first arriving from Shooting Stars FC in Ghana to Antequera CF, before earning a move to Betis Deportivo and now on to one of Spain’s traditional clubs.
Mensah’s career path reflects a steady climb. At Antequera CF, his market value rose from €25k to €100k as he adjusted to Spanish football. A transfer to Betis Deportivo accelerated that trajectory, with his value increasing to a peak of €500k before stabilising at €400k by the end of his time there. While exact appearance numbers and match statistics are not listed in the data, that consistent appreciation in value suggests regular involvement and positive performances in the Spanish third tier.
At Betis Deportivo, Mensah featured in the Primera Federación – Group II, a competition known for its physical demands and tactical complexity. That experience now feeds into Zaragoza’s plans, with the club able to integrate a midfielder already accustomed to Spanish tempo and style. Although the transfer was completed on a free, the combination of his age, positional profile and €400k market valuation underlines the potential upside for Zaragoza if he continues to develop.
For Ghanaian observers, Mensah’s confirmed switch further entrenches the trend of local talents using Spain’s lower leagues as a springboard. From Shooting Stars FC to Antequera CF, then Betis Deportivo and now Real Zaragoza, each move has taken him farther from the Ghanaian domestic scene and deeper into European professional structures.
Real Zaragoza, currently operating in LaLiga2, gain a central midfielder still early in his career, with room to grow in a more demanding division. If Mensah adapts quickly and converts his promise into consistent performances, this free transfer could become a turning point, elevating both his reputation in Spain and his standing back home in Ghana as he seeks to establish himself at a higher competitive level.
