Yassir Zabiri’s form puts Real Betis on alert as transfer interest grows

Yassir Zabiri’s outstanding start to the season has attracted the attention of Real Betis, with the Spanish club monitoring the Morocco international’s performances for Racing Santander.

The 21-year-old striker is currently on loan at Racing Santander from Stade Rennais and has impressed with his goalscoring record. According to Spanish outlet ElDesmarque, representatives of the Seville-based club have already travelled to watch him in action.

Real Betis are understood to be attracted by Zabiri’s profile and his potential for further development. The Andalusian club regularly targets young players who could increase in value over time, and views the forward as a possible addition to its attacking options.

The interest remains at an early stage, however. No formal approach has reportedly been made to Stade Rennais to sign Zabiri.

Zabiri’s goalscoring form attracts several clubs

Zabiri has made a significant impact since the beginning of the 2026/27 season. He has scored nine of Racing Santander’s 17 goals in Liga, underlining his importance to the team’s attacking play.

That run of form has increased his visibility in the transfer market and attracted interest from a number of European clubs.

Zabiri joined Stade Rennais at the start of 2026 in a deal estimated at 10 million euros. He remains under contract with the French club until June 2029 but was sent on loan to Racing Santander to continue his development and play regularly.

His performances have now created the possibility of a permanent move to Spain. Africafoot has reported that Racing Santander have already submitted an official offer to sign the Morocco international on a permanent basis.

Real Betis are not the only club monitoring the situation. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, Ipswich Town and Leeds United are also following Zabiri closely.

With Racing Santander seeking to keep him and three other clubs showing interest, his future could become one of the issues to watch during the next transfer window. It remains to be seen whether Racing Santander can secure a permanent deal or whether Real Betis, Ipswich Town or Leeds United will make a formal move.

Zabiri is also set to be involved with Morocco, who will soon play their third match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Niger.