Abdessamad Ezzalzouli was at the centre of late transfer interest from the Premier League, with Everton making a significant push to bring the Moroccan international to England.
The Toffees reportedly submitted a €43 million offer for the Real Betis winger, underlining the growing value and reputation Abde has built in Spanish football.
But Betis had no intention of letting their prized Moroccan leave for less than his release clause.
A €43 Million Offer, And A Firm Betis Response
According to Mundo Deportivo, Everton’s proposal consisted of €35 million guaranteed plus €8 million in potential bonuses.
Despite the size of the offer, Betis remained firm on their position: Abde’s contract contains a €60 million release clause, and the Spanish club was not prepared to negotiate below that figure.
Everton ultimately decided against improving their proposal and walked away from the deal.
The English club had turned to Abde after their move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun stalled on the final day of the summer transfer window.
Abde’s Rise Continues
The strength of Everton’s approach reflects just how highly Abde is now valued at the Benito Villamarín.
After an impressive 2025/26 campaign, the Moroccan winger has continued to establish himself as an important attacking presence for Betis, combining explosive pace, creativity and the confidence to take defenders on.
A €43 million bid arriving for his signature is another powerful sign of the level Abde has reached.
Betis’ decision to keep him also makes clear the importance of the Moroccan to their sporting project.
Betis Choose Continuity
With Abde contracted until June 2029, Betis hold a strong position when it comes to his future.
For the Spanish club, keeping the Moroccan is not simply about rejecting a major transfer fee, it is about preserving an attacking weapon capable of changing games with his speed, individual ability and instinct around the opposition box.
For Abde, meanwhile, another chapter begins in Spain with the confidence that his performances are attracting serious attention from one of Europe’s biggest leagues.
The €43 million offer may have been rejected, but the message from England is impossible to ignore: Abdessamad Abde’s star continues to rise.