Nabil Fekir proves he was right to join Betis Sevilla in 2019. The French playmaker and the Verdiblancos are having a simply brilliant 2021-2022 season. He is the man to follow in La Liga. Find out how the Frenchman became a star in Spain.
To everyone’s surprise, the captain of Les Gones decided in 2019 to join Betis Sevilla, 10th in his championship. The Spanish press is very enthusiastic about welcoming a 2018 world champion to La Liga. It is even aunexpected transferfor most media. “Nabil Fekir is one of those players who raise stands and for whom you buy your ticket. He is undoubtedly one of the best elements of Ligue 1 of this century, a competition which has nevertheless seen Ronaldinho, Giuly, Benzema, Juninho, Hazard, Ousmane Dembélé or Mbappé pass.» can we read in the columns of the Madrid daily AS. For the person concerned, this choice is not the result of chance. This is an opportunity to offera new challengeafter many seasons serving in Ligue 1. He wanted a change of scenery and confront another football culture.
The flag bearer of Betis
The Andalusian club began to dream with the arrival of the French attacking midfielder. Unfortunately and as often, the playmaker is irregular. He suffers from Rubi’s incessant tactical changes. The Frenchman does not find his place in this team. But overall, Nabil Fekir is happy to have joined Spain as he confides to El País: “It’s true that the team’s results could be better, but overall I’m satisfied. It’s a family team, but it’s not a modest club. […] Here, everything is done around the ball. It surprised me to see that even the teams at the bottom of the table play football and try to build and do things. In France, it’s not like that. With my characteristics, I prefer the way to play from here.»
Seville historic season
If a departure is a time mentioned in the 2020 off-season, Nabil Fekir claims to be happy in Seville. He has no intention of leaving except to join a very big club. This second season, Manuel Pellegrini becomes the new coach of Betis. With the Chilean coach, the Frenchman is gradually finding his magic left foot. The 2021-2022 season is on track to be that of consecration. The former Lyonnais has never performed so well in the green and white jersey. In 30 matches, the Frenchman found the net 9 times and delivered 8 assists. But beyond the stats, he is the metronome of his team, he is at the origin of the majority of the offensive phases of the Andalusians. With this seductive game, Betis is in 3rd place in La Liga ahead of the ogres that are Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona. They are also still in the running to win the UEFA Europa League and the King’s Cup!
The Prince of Andalusia
He is the darling of Sevillian fans and the Spanish press. He shines so much that his name reappears in the transfer window section. He notably appeared among the potential targets of Newcastle, the new rich in European football. FC Barcelona also have their sights on the attacking midfielder. These challenges do not interest him, his heart is in Seville. He extends until 2026 with the Béticos. In a video shared by Betis, the Frenchman expresses all his love for this club: “From day one, I fell in love with this club, its fans, this city and its people. I’ve had some great times, but I want more. They tell me I’m a genius, but I only know how to play football with pleasure.The love story has only just begun.
