Shadi Riyadh, the Moroccan defender currently with Real Betis, has commented on rumors of his potential return to Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window.
In remarks highlighted by the Spanish newspaper “Sport,” Shadi Riyadh clarified, stating, “I am solely focused on Betis. Right now, Betis is my team, and that’s all there is to it.
Whether Barcelona will come later… I don’t know. Will they come or not?”
Continuing, he emphasized, “I am focused on the present because if you put your head in other matters, you lose focus, and things go wrong.
Betis is my team now, and I will give 100% to this team and continue… After that, if other matters arise, then we will have to make a decision.”
“Sport” pointed out that Barcelona acknowledges Shadi Riyadh’s remarkable development during his loan spell, capturing the attention of club officials significantly and leading them to consider the necessity of reacquiring him in the upcoming summer.
Riyadh’s potential return to Barcelona would mark a significant move in the summer transfer window, adding depth and talent to the team’s defensive lineup.
As the football world awaits further developments, Riyadh remains focused on his current duties with Real Betis, leaving the door open for future possibilities.