Real Betis determined to secure Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat’s future after impressive loan spell

Real Betis have moved decisively to protect their sporting interests as Sofyan Amrabat’s influence continues to grow in Seville, with the club now openly weighing up the possibility of extending his stay beyond the current season.

On loan and working his way back to full fitness with Morocco ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, the midfielder has become a central figure in Betis’ plans, prompting serious internal discussions about a permanent deal, according to reports from Fichajes.

Amrabat’s season has been shaped by resilience.

Although injuries disrupted his rhythm and limited his availability at various points, his impact whenever fit has been unmistakable.

The Moroccan international has provided defensive solidity, positional intelligence and a calming presence in midfield — qualities that quickly earned the trust of the coaching staff and impressed the club’s sporting directors.

In a squad seeking balance and consistency, his profile has filled a clear need.

At Betis, the feeling is that Amrabat has brought something that had been missing: physical authority combined with tactical discipline.

His understanding of space, ability to break up play and leadership on the pitch have all stood out.

Despite the interruptions caused by fitness issues, his adaptation to La Liga has been smooth, reinforcing the view that Spain offers him an ideal environment to rediscover continuity and confidence.

That sense of belonging appears mutual.

The midfielder is said to feel settled in Seville, comfortable with the club’s ambitions and valued within the squad.

His representatives have reportedly indicated that, should circumstances allow, his preference would be to remain at Betis rather than return to Turkey, where his parent club Fenerbahçe still holds his registration.

However, the path to a permanent agreement is far from straightforward.

Fenerbahçe are understood to have placed a valuation of around €15 million on the player, a figure Betis consider excessive given their financial realities and their own assessment of the market.

Complicating matters further is the absence of a purchase option in the original loan deal, meaning any move would require fresh negotiations from scratch.

Within the Betis hierarchy, there is a belief that a more realistic proposal would fall significantly below the Turkish club’s asking price.

Sources close to the situation suggest that an offer in the region of seven million euros is being discussed internally — an amount viewed as more in line with the club’s budget and Amrabat’s recent trajectory.

Whether Fenerbahçe would be willing to compromise remains uncertain.

For now, Betis are proceeding with caution but also with clear intent.

The club recognises Amrabat’s growing importance to its sporting balance and sees him as a player capable of anchoring the midfield in the medium term.

Much will depend on negotiations, finances and the player’s own stance, but the desire in Seville to keep him is unmistakable.

Off the pitch, attention will soon turn back to competition, with Betis preparing for their 17th La Liga fixture against Getafe.

For the moment, though, the focus remains firmly on securing stability — and Sofyan Amrabat has become central to that ambition.