The coveted left-back heading to Real Betis in the summer transfer market 5211

Junior Firpo is one step away from reuniting with Real Betis, the club where he was formed and to which he has always shown a special affection. After a successful campaign with Leeds United that culminated in the team's return to the Premier League, the Dominican left-back is determined to close his chapter in England and return home. The agreement with the verdiblanco entity is practically closed, and it is expected that he will sign for three seasons.

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The 28-year-old defender would arrive on a free transfer, which has facilitated negotiations with the Andalusian club. Despite interest from teams like Olympique de Lyon and Milan to secure his services, Firpo has prioritized the emotional aspect and his desire to return to Benito Villamarín. The footballer, who has already worn the verdiblanco jersey at the elite level, believes he is at the ideal moment to take on an important role in the new project.

During his time at Leeds, he has shown remarkable maturity, both defensively and in ing the attack. This evolution has been key for Betis to consider him a strategic addition. In Heliópolis, they trust that his experience in demanding leagues like the Premier League and LaLiga can provide solidity and depth on the left flank, an area that has lacked stability in recent seasons.

Firpo also holds onto a dream that he could not fulfill in his first spell with Betis: to win a title with the colors that saw him grow as a professional. This personal aspiration has weighed as much as any sporting or economic argument, and everything points to him soon being presented as the new reinforcement for the squad led by Manuel Pellegrini.

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