Spanish striker Ayoze Perez has joined Real Betis in La Liga on loan from Premier League strugglers Leicester on Tuesday. The deal is subject to league and international clearance.
Betis, who are sixth in La Liga, said in a statement that the loan was until June 30, 2023. Perez started at his local club, Tenerife, playing in the Spanish second and third divisions before moving to Newcastle in 2014.
In 2019 he joined Leicester. Perez hasn’t been in the best of form this season, appearing just 13 times and scoring only one goal. However, over the course of his time with Leicester, he has been one of their best players. At 29, he had yet to play in the Spanish top flight.
Spanish media reported that Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini asked for Perez.
Official, confirmed. Ayoze Pérez joins Betis as contract has been registered to La Liga few minutes ago. ✅🟢 #Betis #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/Jk40eVCLfR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
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Ayoze Perez is the second signing of the winter transfer window for Seville-based Betis, following the arrival of defender Abner Vinicius from Athletico Paranaense in Brazil.
Abner replaced full-back Alex Moreno who moved to English side Aston Villa.
Betis on Tuesday also announced the loan of striker Loren Moron to Las Palmas, of the Spanish Second Division.
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