According to Diario del Sevilla, Leeds United and Real Betis are exchanging the necessary paperwork to finalize Marc Roca’s permanent transfer.
After the 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Betis [Beren Cross, 19 June], the two clubs have come to an agreement over his signing, according to the Andalusian publication’s print edition (22 June, page 51).
Roca’s move will be made public for less than £4.25 million, even though Betis has the opportunity to extend his current loan agreement by an additional year Though paperwork is being exchanged to complete the deal between the two teams, Roca will be leaving Elland Road permanently before Betis’ preseason kicks off on July 8.
Though paperwork is being exchanged to complete the deal between the two teams, Roca will be leaving Elland Road permanently before Betis’ preseason kicks off on July 8.
Leeds United happy to end Marc Roca transfer speculation
After losing out on promotion back to the Premier League in May, the Whites will likely have a disorganized and uncertain squad throughout the summer, so it is imperative to remove unneeded wages from the books.
Roca was one of those players who always seemed likely to return to Seville in the upcoming weeks, having made it clear throughout the previous season [El Desmarque, 4 June].
Daniel Farke can now relax knowing that the midfield player has finalized a permanent return to La Liga.
It seems that Betis has changed their mind on their previous belief that they wouldn’t commit to paying a transfer fee for the 27-year-old [Pablo Salvago, 1 May].
At Elland Road, it is crucial to avoid officially recording a loss in terms of profit and sustainability. The fact that documents are being exchanged to complete the transfer indicates Leeds is satisfied with the arrangement In other Leeds United news, an insider has revealed information regarding Archie Gray.
