Real Betis confirmed Friday that Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme had agreed to a deal that would keep him with the team until 2030.
“Atletico Madrid and Real Betis have finalised the transfer of Rodrigo Riquelme,” Atletico stated, though the exact transfer fee was not disclosed.
Reports suggest the deal was worth around eight million euros ($9.4 million) for half of Riquelme’s rights, with Atletico retaining the remaining 50 per cent.
The 25-year-old will take over from 19-year-old Jesús Rodríguez, who recently moved to the Italian side, Como, for a reported 25 million euros ($29.4 million).
Riquelme developed through Atlético’s youth academy and gained experience on loan at Bournemouth and Mirandés before making a breakthrough season at Girona in 2022-23. He made his senior debut for Spain in November 2023 and has earned two international caps.
Over his career, Riquelme has accumulated 85 La Liga appearances, alongside 13 in the Champions League and 14 in the Copa del Rey.
