Chelsea reportedly approached Betis winger Morante’s representatives
The 19-year-old stayed with Real Betis, whose new contract for the winger includes a €30 million (£25 million) release clause.
Chelsea contacted representatives of Real Betis winger Jose Antonio Morante after the summer’s Under-19 European Championship, according to ABC, but the teenager chose to remain at the Spanish club. The report said Chelsea had followed his development for several years.
ABC said Chelsea did not lodge a formal bid. Betis have since given Morante a new contract with a release clause of €30 million (£25 million), aimed at discouraging Chelsea and other interested clubs.
Morante, 19, came through Betis’s academy and is now in Manuel Pellegrini’s senior squad. The right-winger scored against Osasuna during a 5-2 win in October, although his league involvement this season amounts to 13 minutes across two appearances as a substitute.
Chelsea’s existing wide options include Estevao, Geovany Quenda and Jamie Gittens, each younger than 23. Under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League with 16 points from 10 matches in the 2026-27 campaign.
