The Congolese forward is no longer part of Real Betis after two and a half seasons. The club published a video of the player thanking the fans.
Real Betis Balompié has officially announced the departure of Cédric Bakambu, who is now a free agent after his contract with the Heliópolis entity expired. The club did not exercise the renewal option for the 35-year-old Congolese forward, marking the end of his time as a verdiblanco.
Bakambu departs after two and a half seasons in which he played 74 official matches, scored 15 goals, and provided 7 assists. His performance, although consistent, was not enough for the technical secretary, led by Manu Fajardo, to decide to extend his contract.
The club wanted to bid farewell to the player with a special gesture: a video published on its official channels in which Bakambu himself addresses the fans. “The time has come for me to leave. I go with a lot of sadness, but with good memories. I wish you all the best. Good luck for next season,” the footballer stated in the footage.
The Betis fans have shown their affection for the forward, who earned the nickname ‘Prince of Montequinto’ for his dedication and professionalism. Bakambu joined Betis in January 2024 and, although he was not an undisputed starter, he left his mark in Heliópolis with important goals.
With his departure, Real Betis loses an experienced forward, but the sporting management is already working on his replacement. According to internal sources, the priority is to bring in a forward of stature who can compete for a place in Manuel Pellegrini's attack.
The Chilean coach is looking for a profile with goals and dynamism, capable of adapting to the team's system and maintaining the competitive level of the squad for the upcoming season. The transfer market, open until the end of August, offers options both nationally and internationally.
Bakambu's departure adds to other movements in the verdiblanco attack, where the club seeks to balance the squad after departures and potential arrivals. Meanwhile, the fans remember the best moments of the Congolese player in the thirteen stripes jersey.
Bakambu, for his part, is now a free agent and can negotiate with any club. His experience in LaLiga and European competitions, combined with his goal-scoring ability, makes him an attractive option for mid to high-level teams.
Betis, which has already confirmed the news through its official channels, does not rule out making more announcements in the coming days. The sporting planning continues, with the aim of assembling a competitive team for the next campaign.
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