In a surprising turn of events, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reveals that Pablo Fornals is on the verge of leaving West Ham for La Liga giants Real Betis. A €8 million deal has been struck between the clubs, securing the 27-year-old a lucrative five-and-a-half-year contract.
Ornstein’s Twitter update reads: “Real Betis reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Pablo Fornals. WHUFC to receive €8m for the 27-year-old midfielder. Spaniard set for a medical in London, finalizing the Deadline Day transfer.”
The clock is ticking as Fornals faces a tight schedule to complete the medical in the UK before the transfer window closes. Joined by Said Benrahma in exiting West Ham on the final day, Fornals’ return to Spain seems inevitable.
Despite the diminishing transfer fee, Fornals’ preference for a move back to his homeland aligns with the club’s decision to trigger a contract extension. The pressure is on, and time is running out for Fornals to seal the deal before the deadline.
As Tim Steidten reshapes the squad, departures like Fornals and the potential exit of Maxwel Cornet highlight West Ham’s focus on bringing in new names. The balance between outgoing and incoming players remains a key narrative as the transfer window nears its end.
