Real Betis starlet addresses failed summer departure – 'Many things have been said that are not true'

Real Betis had a very busy end to the summer. Nabil Fekir's move to Al-Jazira Club opened the door for the signing to be made, and it was Giovani Lo Celso who returned to Benito Villamarin after five years away. Rodri Sanchez left this week to join Al-Arabi, while Assane Diao could also leave after the deadline in Spain.

On the weekend of MD4 in La Liga, it was reported that Diao was the subject of an attractive offer from Feyenoord. However, the deal fell through after the teenage winger refused to leave, although he has since explained to Canal Sur Radio (via AS Diary) that Betis would not have accepted the offer anyway.

“Many things have been said that are not true. I go hand in hand with the club; every decision had to be made alone. The move to Feyenoord that did not happen is due to many factors. It was not only because of my refusal. The Dutch market was not closed for different races. I want to continue with the player's club.”

Diao could have an opportunity to increase his position Betis in the coming weeks, as there are few attacking options in Manuel Pellegrini's side at the moment.