Barcelona set to make decision on Real Betis defender

Brazilian defender Emerson has been one of La Liga’s best players so far this season, with the 22-year-old playing well for Real Betis.

Emerson is owned 50-50 by Betis and by Barcelona after his move from Atletico Mineiro, and Barcelona have the option to buy him outright for another nine million euros, after spending six million euros each for the player initially.

However he could be sold in the summer instead, reports Marca.

Barcelona will soon make a decision on the future of Real Betis right-back Emerson ✍️ https://t.co/okdp0xLe6B pic.twitter.com/lSZIB9LaNj

— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) March 13, 2021

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It appears to be a difficult situation for Barcelona, given they are not convinced they could get regular use out of Emerson, but at the same time there is little scope for a significant profit if he were sold.

For the player, he will doubtless hope in some respects to get a move to such a famous club, but will know he also needs to be assured of regular game time.