Betis weighs loaning Gonzalo Petit to Cádiz

Real Betis is considering Gonzalo Petit’s loan move to Cádiz, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Uruguayan forward, 19, is currently the player in focus and the club in the lead as the operation develops.

Petit joined Betis last season and was then loaned out to Mirandés and Granada. Now, as Mundo Deportivo reports, Betis is looking to place him on loan, with Cádiz positioned as the main favorite.

The deciding factor

The move depends on Betis being able to free up squad spots first. Mundo Deportivo adds that the Betis hierarchy is also aware of other interests: Midtjylland and Olympique de Lyon are mentioned as clubs willing to consider a permanent transfer for the player.

From Betis’ side, a potential exit would aim to recover the investment. Petit was signed for €4.5 million from Nacional de Montevideo, with the club expecting to generate a small profit.

There’s also a sporting-and-legal angle. As the outlet notes, Petit and his agent appear to lean toward staying in Spain for another season, which would allow him to apply for Spanish nationality next summer and no longer count as a non-EU player.

With that preference in mind, Cádiz currently looks best placed to secure the loan, pending Betis’ clearance to execute the deal.