Amrabat’s Perfect Timing: Pellegrini Explains Why Betis Wanted Him

Moroccan midfielder hailed as perfect addition ahead of Europa League clash

Amrabat’s Perfect Timing: Pellegrini Explains Why Betis Wanted Him

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini's praised Sofyan Amrabat describing the Moroccan midfielder as long targeted signing rather than lucky move.

Strategic Arrival

Amrabat joined Betis this summer on loan from Fenerbahce and quickly impressed in his first appearances.

Pellegrini confirmed that the club had been monitoring him for long time:

"His arrival gave us the strength we lacked and he has already proven to be valuable asset"

Role in Midfield

Speaking ahead of Betis' Europa League clash against Ludogorets, Pellegrini stressed that Amrabat plays vital role in his system:

"He helps us organize play, move the ball out from defence smoothly and adds balance to our style"

🟢⚪️ Manuel Pellegrini, en rueda de prensa:

🗣️ “Hemos hablado mucho con Cucho y ha mejorado mucho su juego, no solo en los goles. Le pega con los dos pies. Va a seguir progresando”.

“Amrabat es un jugador completo. Estamos muy contentos con su rendimiento”.#ZonaMixtapic.twitter.com/Arfjvb2Wh4

— Zona Mixta (@ZonaMixta__) September 28, 2025

Perfect Timing

The Chilean coach also underlined the timing of the deal:

"We're very happy with him and we're confident he will be 1 of our key players in both domestic and European competitions"..