According to ABC Sevilla, Chelsea have been following José Antonio Morante for years, and intensified their efforts last summer. The English club contacted his entourage after the 19-year-old winger won the U19 European Championship with Spain, becoming the tournament's top scorer with four goals and being named to the Best XI. Real Madrid have also been closely monitoring the Real Betis winger for a long time.
Chelsea's contact remains exploratory, with no formal offer made. José Antonio Morante himself has also put a halt to any potential departure, as he wants to fight for a place in the Real Betis first team. After returning to the team following the European Championship, Real Betis extended his contract until June 2030 and set his release clause at 30 million euros.
Pellegrini has already given him playing time in two league matches and one Champions League match. José Antonio Morante scored on his LaLiga debut against Osasuna, and his shot hit the post in the away match against Elche, with Riquelme capitalizing on the rebound to open the scoring for his team. He also came on in the final minutes of the match against Borussia Dortmund.
During Wednesday's training session, he suffered adductor discomfort after a hip impact, and therefore missed his Copa del Rey debut against Navalcarnero. It remains a big question whether the academy player will be fit for the Sevilla derby on November 21.
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Just to buy and keep him on the bench or sell him for profit without giving him a chance to play