According to an exclusive report from Radio Celtic's Nil Solà, La Liga side Girona are actively seeking a new winger to strengthen their squad for the Champions League challenge in the new season. After Savio joined Manchester City at the end of his loan, Girona are desperate to find a player who can take his place, and Real Betis' Abdel has become one of the ideal candidates in their eyes.
Girona's reinforcement efforts this summer have begun to bear fruit as they are on the verge of completing a loan deal for Brian Hill from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, but that is clearly not the only move they have made up front. With the loss of Savio, Girona's attacking system needs new blood to energize it, and Abdel's technical characteristics and potential lead them to believe that he can be the new centerpiece of the team's side.
Aboud moved from Barcelona to Real Betis on the last day of the 2023 summer window for a whopping €7.5 million, but his performances in his first season have not quite lived up to expectations. Despite making 15 appearances and scoring five goals in 36 games, a lack of assist numbers made his contribution slightly one-dimensional. However, Girona are looking at Abdel's potential and ability to create a threat on the wing, and are confident that he will find better form in his new surroundings.
For Real Betis, they have a plethora of options in the winger position, including powerhouse players such as Ayose Perez and Ruival. Therefore, if a team makes an offer of no less than €15 million, they may consider releasing Abdel. In addition, Real Betis would also like to include Mallorca's right-back Pablo Maffeo in the deal to further strengthen the team's backline.
In addition to Girona, Mallorca has also shown some interest in Abboud. However, in front of Mallorca, coached by Alassat, Girona obviously has a more urgent need and stronger competitiveness. As the transfer window closes, Aboud's future will become clearer.
