Real Betis transfers Mateo Flores permanently to Arouca until 2029
Real Betis has finalized the permanent transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Mateo Flores to Portuguese club Arouca on a free deal until June 2029. Flores, a Betis youth product, spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Arouca but played only 191 minutes due to a meniscus injury. Under the agreement, Betis retains 50% of the player’s economic rights and performance-based bonuses. Arouca also renewed Pablo Gozálbez’s contract until 2029 and will discuss its new season budget on July 3.
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Real Betis Officially Transfers Midfielder Mateo Flores to FC Arouca
Real Betis has officially announced the transfer of midfielder Mateo Flores to Portuguese Primeira Liga side FC Arouca. Flores spent the previous season on loan at Arouca but played only 191 minutes due to injuries, including a meniscus injury. The transfer involves no upfront fee, but Betis retains 50% of the player's rights and performance-based bonuses. Arouca was obligated to buy Flores if he played a certain number of matches and the club remained in the top division; the first condition was met but not the second, leading to renegotiated terms. Flores, who joined Betis in 2015, rose through the youth ranks and debuted with the first team in October 2024, playing 620 minutes across 17 matches in the 2024-25 season. Betis thanked Flores for his professionalism and wished him well.
FútbolBetis Transfers Mateo Flores to Arouca, Retains 50% of Future Sale Rights
Real Betis and Portuguese club Arouca have finalized the permanent transfer of midfielder Mateo Flores. The 22-year-old youth academy product, who spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Arouca, signs a contract until 2029. Betis receives no immediate transfer fee but retains 50% of the player's economic rights for any future sale, plus performance-based variables. Flores, who joined Betis' youth system in 2015, made his first-team debut under Manuel Pellegrini in October 2024 and played 17 official matches for the club across LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and the Conference League. His loan spell at Arouca was hampered by a long injury that limited him to just 12 appearances. The deal allows Betis to potentially benefit from the player's revaluation if he succeeds in Portugal's Primeira Liga.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis Transfers Mateo Flores to Arouca, Retains 50% of Future Sale Rights
Real Betis and Portuguese club Arouca have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Mateo Flores. The deal does not provide immediate income for Betis, but the club retains 50% of the player's economic rights for any future sale, along with variables based on sporting objectives. Flores, a Betis youth academy product since 2015, spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Arouca, where a long injury limited him to just 12 official matches. Despite this, Arouca opted to sign him permanently. Flores made his Betis first-team debut under coach Manuel Pellegrini in October 2024 and went on to play 17 official matches across LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and the Conference League. The transfer allows Betis to benefit from a potential increase in the player's value if he establishes himself in the Primeira Liga.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis Transfers Mateo Flores to Arouca, Retains 50% of Future Sale Rights
Real Betis and Portuguese club Arouca have finalized the permanent transfer of midfielder Mateo Flores. The 22-year-old, who joined Betis's youth academy in 2015, spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Arouca, though his playing time was limited to 12 official matches due to a long injury. Despite this, Arouca has signed him to a contract through 2029. Betis receives no immediate transfer fee but will retain 50% of the player's economic rights from any future sale, along with performance-based variables. Flores made his official first-team debut for Betis in October 2024 under coach Manuel Pellegrini, accumulating 17 appearances across LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Conference League before moving permanently to Portugal.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMateo Flores Joins Arouca on Permanent Deal Until 2029
Portuguese club Arouca has secured midfielder Mateo Flores on a permanent transfer until 2029, following an agreement between Wolves and Real Betis. The deal involves a co-ownership arrangement, with Flores returning to Arouca at zero cost. The article also notes that Arouca's budget for the new season will be discussed in a General Assembly on July 3, and that Pablo Gozálbez has renewed his contract with Arouca until 2029.
RecordArouca's Budget for New Season Under Discussion
Portuguese football club Arouca is set to discuss its budget for the upcoming season in a General Assembly on July 3. The article also covers several player-related developments: Mateo Flores is close to returning to Arouca on a permanent free transfer from Real Betis, with the club negotiating the deal. Pablo Gozálbez has renewed his contract with Arouca until 2029, extending his previous deal that ended in 2027. Additionally, the future of full-back José Silva remains uncertain as Arouca has not decided whether to trigger a purchase option clause with Sporting CP.
RecordReal Betis Close to Transferring Mateo Flores to Arouca
Real Betis is finalizing an agreement with Portuguese club Arouca for the transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Mateo Flores. Flores, a Betis youth product, spent the past season on loan at Arouca with a purchase option conditional on objectives that were not met. Despite suffering a meniscus injury early in the season and playing only 191 minutes across 12 matches without starting, Arouca is satisfied with his contribution. The transfer will be free, with Betis retaining 50% of his economic rights. Flores will sign with Arouca until June 2029, matching his previous Betis contract length. He made his first-team debut under Manuel Pellegrini in LaLiga 24/25, playing 17 official matches that season.
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