Real Betis Loans Diego Conde from Villarreal After Pau López Departs for Andorra
Real Betis finalized a one-season loan for goalkeeper Diego Conde from Villarreal, with a €3.5 million purchase option, after Pau López terminated his contract to join FC Andorra for family reasons. Conde, 27, will compete with Álvaro Valles for the starting role. The move provides Betis salary cap relief as they prepare for La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.
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Former Marseille Goalkeeper Pau Lopez Signs with Spanish Second Division Side FC Andorra
Pau Lopez, the 31-year-old Spanish international goalkeeper who played for Olympique de Marseille from 2021 to 2024, has signed a three-season contract with an option year at FC Andorra, a club in the Spanish second division. Lopez's move comes after his contract with Real Betis Seville was terminated by mutual agreement. Since leaving OM on loan in August 2024, Lopez had limited playing time: three matches with Girona, 11 with Deportivo Toluca in Mexico, and 15 last season with Real Betis. He had previously committed to Betis until 2028 after his transfer to Toluca, but both parties agreed to end the deal after just one season. FC Andorra finished 13th in Liga2 last season.
Pau López bids farewell to Betis: 'The time has come to change my priorities in life'
Goalkeeper Pau López, 31, has officially left Real Betis after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with two years remaining. In an emotional farewell letter, the Girona native stated he feels he can no longer help the club and needs to change his life priorities to be closer to his family and hometown. López is giving up his salary for the remaining two seasons and will sign for Andorra. He leaves Betis after 51 matches across two spells, having previously generated a multi-million euro capital gain for the club upon his first departure. Betis has simultaneously announced the loan signing of Diego Conde with a purchase option as his replacement.
Pau López bids farewell to Betis, citing need to change life priorities
Pau López, the 31-year-old goalkeeper from Girona, has officially left Real Betis after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract, which had two years remaining. He is forgoing his salary for those two seasons and will join Andorra, moving closer to his family and hometown. In an emotional farewell letter, López stated he feels he can no longer help Betis and that the time has come to change his priorities in life. He played 51 matches across two spells at Betis, leaving a positive legacy in the dressing room and generating a capital gain for the club after his first departure. Betis has simultaneously completed the signing of Diego Conde on loan with a purchase option.
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Pau López bids farewell to Betis, citing a need to change priorities in life
Pau López, the 31-year-old goalkeeper from Girona, has officially left Real Betis after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract, which had two years remaining. He is forgoing his salary for those seasons and will join Andorra, a move that brings him closer to his family and hometown. In an emotional farewell letter, López stated he feels he can no longer help Betis and that the time has come to change his priorities in life. He played 51 matches across two spells with the club, leaving a positive legacy. Betis has simultaneously completed the signing of Diego Conde on loan with a purchase option as a replacement.
Real Betis Makes Official the Departure of Pau López, Who Will Sign for Andorra
Real Betis officially announced the departure of goalkeeper Pau López on July 17, 2026, after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract, which had two years remaining. López, who returned to Betis last summer from Mexican side Toluca, will sign for Andorra of the Liga Hypermotion (Spanish second division) for family reasons. During his two spells at Betis, he played 51 matches and contributed to the club's historic Champions League qualification. His departure follows a pattern: he first joined Betis in 2018 from Espanyol, left for Roma in 2019 for over €23 million, returned from Toluca in 2025, and now moves to Andorra. He returned from Betis' training camp in Germany on a private flight with Isco. His replacement is reported to be Diego Conde, on loan with a purchase option.
Real Betis Makes Pau López Departure Official; Goalkeeper to Sign for Andorra
Real Betis officially announced the departure of goalkeeper Pau López on July 17, 2026, via a statement on social media and their website. López, who had two years remaining on his contract, will sign for Andorra of the Liga Hypermotion (Spanish second division) for family reasons. The Catalan goalkeeper returned to Betis last summer after a stint with Mexican side Toluca. In two spells at Heliópolis, he played 51 matches and contributed to the club's historic Champions League qualification. López first joined Betis in 2018 from Espanyol, left for Roma in 2019 for over €23 million, and returned a year ago from Toluca. He returned from Betis's training camp in Germany on a private flight with teammate Isco, who left for personal reasons. His replacement is expected to be Diego Conde, on loan with a purchase option.
Real Betis Officially Announces Pau Lopez Departure, Goalkeeper to Sign for Andorra
Real Betis has officially announced the departure of goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who will sign for FC Andorra of the Liga Hypermotion (Spanish second division). The 31-year-old Catalan goalkeeper, who had two years remaining on his contract, ends his second spell at the club for family reasons. Lopez first joined Betis in 2018 from Espanyol, left for Roma in 2019 for over 23 million euros, and returned last summer after a stint with Mexican side Toluca. In two spells at Heliopolis, he played 51 matches and contributed to Betis's historic Champions League qualification. Lopez returned from Betis's training camp in Germany on a private flight with teammate Isco, who left for personal reasons. Betis has already secured his replacement, Diego Conde, on a loan with an option to buy.
Official: Pau López leaves Real Betis and joins Andorra
Real Betis has officially announced the departure of Catalan goalkeeper Pau López, who terminates his contract with two years remaining to join Andorra on a free transfer. López returned to Betis last summer after a stint at Mexican club Toluca, playing 51 matches across two spells and contributing to the club's historic Champions League qualification. The 31-year-old requested the release to prioritize family well-being and play closer to home, rejecting the opportunity to play in the Champions League to join a Segunda División club. Betis will now sign Diego Conde from Villarreal on loan with a purchase option to compete with Álvaro Valles for the starting goalkeeper position. The departure reduces Betis's international experience as they prepare for their Champions League return.
Betis completes signing of Diego Conde on loan with option to buy
Real Betis has finalized the loan signing of goalkeeper Diego Conde from Villarreal for the 2026-27 season, with a non-mandatory purchase option set at approximately 3.5 million euros. The move was prompted by Pau López's request to leave Betis to join Andorra, where he would be closer to his family in Gerona. Conde, a Madrid-born goalkeeper formed in Atlético Madrid's youth system, also had offers from Deportivo de La Coruña and Sevilla but chose Betis due to the opportunity for rotation across three competitions: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. The operation provides Betis with salary savings and no immediate transfer fee, allowing them to evaluate Conde's performance before deciding on a permanent transfer. He is expected to join the team's preseason under manager Manuel Pellegrini, competing with Álvaro Valles for the starting spot, while youth product Manu González serves as third goalkeeper.
Betis Completes Loan Signing of Goalkeeper Diego Conde from Villarreal with Option to Buy
Real Betis has finalized the loan signing of goalkeeper Diego Conde from Villarreal for the 2026-27 season, with a non-mandatory purchase option set at approximately €3.5 million. The move was prompted by Pau López's request to leave Betis to join Andorra, where he would be closer to his family in Gerona. Conde, a Madrid-born goalkeeper who came through Atlético Madrid's youth system and previously played for Getafe and Leganés, chose Betis over offers from Deportivo de La Coruña and Sevilla. He is expected to compete with Álvaro Valles for the starting role, with youth product Manu González as third goalkeeper. The deal provides Betis with salary cap savings and allows them to evaluate Conde's performance before deciding on a permanent transfer. The club will participate in three competitions this season: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.
Betis completes signing of Diego Conde on loan with option to buy
Real Betis has finalized the loan signing of goalkeeper Diego Conde from Villarreal for the 2026-27 season, with a non-mandatory purchase option set at approximately 3.5 million euros. The move was prompted by Pau López's request to leave Betis for Andorra. Conde, who came through Atlético Madrid's youth system and previously played for Getafe and Leganés, chose Betis over offers from Deportivo de La Coruña and Sevilla. He will compete with Álvaro Valles for the starting role, with youth product Manu González as third goalkeeper. The deal provides Betis financial flexibility, as they incur no immediate transfer fee and generate salary savings from López's departure, aiding other planned operations. Conde is expected in Seville soon to undergo medical tests and join preseason training under manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Pau López to Leave Betis Training Camp to Sign for Andorra
Real Betis goalkeeper Pau López is set to leave the team's training camp in Germany this afternoon to finalize a move to FC Andorra, just one year into his second stint with the club. The unexpected departure, reportedly for family reasons, has prompted Betis to quickly secure a replacement. The club has chosen Diego Conde from Villarreal, who will join on loan with a non-mandatory purchase option at the end of the season. Conde's wages are lower than López's, freeing up salary space for Betis. López will miss Betis's first preseason friendly this Saturday in Germany. The move marks a sudden end to López's second spell at the club, which began on a free transfer after a brief stint in Mexico.
Pau López to Leave Betis Training Camp to Sign for Andorra
Real Betis goalkeeper Pau López is set to leave the team's preseason training camp in Germany this afternoon to finalize a transfer to FC Andorra, just one year into his second stint with the club. The unexpected departure, attributed to family reasons, will see López terminate the remaining two years of his contract. Betis's sports director Manu Fajardo has moved quickly to secure a replacement, with Villarreal's Diego Conde expected to join on a season-long loan with a non-mandatory purchase option. The move will free up salary space for Betis, as Conde's wages are lower than López's. López will miss Betis's first preseason friendly this Saturday in Germany.
Pau López to Leave Betis Training Camp to Sign for Andorra
Real Betis goalkeeper Pau López is set to leave the team's training camp in Germany this afternoon to finalize a transfer to FC Andorra, just one year into his second stint with the club. The unexpected departure, attributed to family reasons, has prompted Betis's sports director Manu Fajardo to quickly seek a replacement. The chosen successor is Madrid-born goalkeeper Diego Conde, who will arrive on loan from Villarreal with a non-mandatory purchase option. Conde's wages are lower than López's, freeing up salary space for Betis. López, who joined Betis on a free transfer after a brief spell in Mexico, will miss the team's first preseason friendly this Saturday in Germany. The move marks a significant shift in Betis's goalkeeping plans as they adjust their squad depth.
Betis Negotiates with Villarreal for Loan of Goalkeeper Diego Conde
Real Betis is in advanced negotiations with Villarreal to sign goalkeeper Diego Conde on a one-season loan, following the imminent departure of Pau López to Andorra. The 27-year-old Madrid-born goalkeeper, who trained at Atlético de Madrid and previously played for Leganés and Getafe, joined Villarreal in 2024 for €4 million. He played 22 official matches in the 2024-25 season but has only featured in one Copa del Rey match this season. Betis's Sports Directorate, led by Manu Fajardo, is working on the deal, which may or may not include a purchase option. If completed, Conde would join Álvaro Valles and Manu González in Betis's goal. Villarreal, with Luiz Júnior and Arnau Tenas in their squad, may allow the loan.
Betis Negotiates Loan Deal with Villarreal for Goalkeeper Diego Conde
Real Betis is in advanced negotiations with Villarreal for a one-season loan of goalkeeper Diego Conde, following the imminent departure of Pau López to Andorra. The 27-year-old Madrid-born goalkeeper, who trained at Atlético de Madrid and previously played for Leganés and Getafe, has a contract with Villarreal until 2029. Villarreal paid €4 million for him in 2024 after he was the least beaten goalkeeper in the Segunda División during Leganés' promotion. This season, Conde has only played one Copa del Rey match. The loan deal may include a purchase option, and Betis intends for Conde to join Álvaro Valles and Manu González in goal. Villarreal, with Luiz Júnior and Arnau Tenas in their squad, may allow the move.
Betis Negotiates with Villarreal for Loan of Goalkeeper Diego Conde
Real Betis is in advanced negotiations with Villarreal to sign goalkeeper Diego Conde on a one-season loan, following the imminent departure of Pau López to Andorra. The 27-year-old Madrid-born goalkeeper, who trained at Atlético de Madrid and previously played for Leganés and Getafe, has a contract with Villarreal until 2029. He played 22 official matches for Villarreal in the 2024-25 season but has only featured in one Copa del Rey match this season. The loan deal may include a purchase option. Betis plans for Conde to join Álvaro Valles and Manu González in goal. Villarreal, who paid €4 million for Conde in 2024, may allow the move due to their current goalkeeping depth with Luiz Júnior and Arnau Tenas.