Pablo Fornals completes £7m transfer to Real Betis following deadline day drama, narrowly avoiding West Ham exit.

Ahmed Asmar02/02/2024

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Pablo Fornals seals £7m Real Betis transfer after deadline day drama almost saw West Ham exit KO'd

Introduction to the article:
West Ham has confirmed Pablo Fornals’ move to Real Betis following some deadline day drama. Fornals, 27, was seen at the London Stadium in full club tracksuit ahead of the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, but his £7million switch to Betis went through at the last minute.

Pablo Fornals’ Move to Real Betis

The playmaker’s £7million switch to Real Betis was confirmed by West Ham in a touching tribute, marking the end of his four-and-a-half seasons with the Hammers. Fornals will be remembered for his memorable goals in Premier League wins and his creativity in the Europa League.

Reunion with Manuel Pellegrini

Fornals is set to reunite with former manager Manuel Pellegrini at Real Betis, who previously managed the ex-Spain international during his time at West Ham. Despite his departure from West Ham, Fornals made a total of 23 appearances this season before his transfer.