Real Betis keeping tabs on in-form Moroccan striker Yassir Zabiri

Spanish club Real Betis are reportedly monitoring Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri following his impressive performances for Racing Santander in the 2026/27 season.

According to Spanish outlet ElDesmarque, the Seville-based club have sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Racing Santander from French side Stade Rennais.

Zabiri has scored nine goals in 12 La Liga appearances this season, making him one of the competition’s leading scorers and attracting attention from potential suitors.

Betis are understood to view the Moroccan forward as a promising option for their long-term recruitment plans, although their interest remains at an early stage.

Betis impressed by Zabiri’s performances

According to ElDesmarque, Betis scouts have submitted positive reports after watching Zabiri in action.

The Moroccan is not the only Racing Santander player attracting interest from the Spanish club, with Betis also monitoring 21-year-old defender Jeanuël Belocian, who is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

Both players reportedly fit the club’s recruitment strategy of identifying young talents who can contribute to the first team while increasing their market value.

Moroccan forward among La Liga’s leading scorers

Zabiri has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, scoring nine of Racing Santander’s 17 league goals.

His tally places him fourth in the La Liga scoring charts, behind Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Raphinha.

The forward opened his account with a hat-trick against Elche in August before scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

He added another goal in Racing Santander’s 2-1 win against Malaga on November 7.

From Mohammed VI Academy to European attention

Born in Marrakech, Zabiri developed at the Mohammed VI Football Academy before representing Union Touarga and moving to Portugal’s Famalicao in 2024.

He joined Rennes in February 2026 before securing a season-long loan move to Racing Santander in July.

The agreement runs until June 30, 2027, without an option to buy, while his contract with the French club extends until 2029.

Zabiri also played a decisive role in Morocco’s historic triumph at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scoring both goals in the Atlas Cubs’ 2-0 victory over Argentina in the final.

His performances helped Morocco become the first team from the country to win the competition.

Despite the growing interest from Betis, neither club has announced negotiations or a formal transfer proposal.