Throughout the summer, Assane Diao has been linked with a move away from Real Betis. The 19-year-old winger, who burst onto the scene in the early stages of last season, is not expected to be a first-team regular for the current campaign, so a sale would have been welcome, especially as his stock was tall
However, Diao did not want to leave Betis easily. He rejected offers from outside Spain, including one from TSG Hoffenheim, as his desire was to stay in La Liga. ABC (via Marco) also revealed that he recently turned down the opportunity to join Eredivisie giants Feyenoord, who were willing to pay €10m for his services (with Los Verdiblancos retaining a sell-on clause).
The funds received from the sale of Diao could go towards a new signature for Betis in January. Instead, the teenager remains at Benito Villamarin, although it could be difficult for him to see first team action this season.
