Diego Lainez was sentenced at Real Betis: Manuel Pellegrini would have decided what to do with the Mexican

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One of the Mexican soccer players who is experiencing a moment of full uncertainty is Diego Lainez

. After having been an important piece for Real Betis in the previous campaign, the Aztec has been excluded from the Spanish first team

. Although there have been rumors of his departure, the club’s manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has other plans with Lainez.

Everything seemed to indicate that the transfer of Lainez would be finalized . The interest of Rayo Vallecano arose among the great interested parties, but the Chilean strategist has other intentions.

Diego Lainez is close to being loaned out to Rayo Vallecano for the rest of the season.

Eugénio Pizzuto looks to be on his way to Portugal and will sign for Braga 🇵🇹 until 2026 after a bad stint in France.

Perfect moves for both who are in need of playing time 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/GUesUdzAYc

— German (@PopOutGerman) January 24, 2026

Despite not being a very taken into account, Manuel Pellegrini does not want to leave the Mexican . According to information from Mundo Deportivo, Lainez’s representative and his coach held a meeting to discuss his future. The resolution of the case determined that the Aztec will remain in the club no matter what happens.

The reasons why Diego Lainez did not leave Real Betis

Manuel Pellegrini is aware of the demands that the second half of the season will demand. Real Betis is alive in all competitions: fighting for international places in the league; is in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey and remains alive in the UEFA Europa League. The Chilean strategist wants to maintain a large squad to be able to cope with any injury or suspension that affects the structure of the club. In addition, in recent days Roberto González left on loan to another club, so he loses one more element in attack.

Diego Lainez is staying at Betis🚨 ❌

After being linked to various clubs this window in search of minutes. Pellegrini sees the Mexican in his plans for him for the second half of the season. They sit 3rd in La Liga, pushing in Copa Del Rey, and Europa league. #ElTri #ElTriEng 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/uHyAsDKsEc— Garcia Football Cards (@GFCards) January 24, 2026

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