Pablo Fornals, the Spanish midfielder from West Ham, was announced for Real Betis in the final hours of the transfer window. But the leaders of the Spanish club were unable to enlist the 27-year-old player due to administrative oversights by the Hammers. A scenario similar to that experienced by Olympique Lyonnais with Saïd Benrahma, also a West Ham player. But ultimately, the Andalusian club managed to enlist the Spaniard this Friday.
“Real Betis Balompié and West Ham United FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Pablo Fornals. The Spanish player will be Green and White until 2029. The new Green and White player arrives from West Ham United, where he has been playing for five seasons. With the London team, Fornals played 203 official matches and was part of the team that won the UEFA Europa Conference League last year., explains the club press release. Olympique Lyonnais can therefore have great hope of finally enlisting Saïd Benrahma…
