Las Palmas goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has undergone emergency surgery on his abdomen after a seemingly innocuous clash with Celta Vigo forward Borja Iglesias on Monday night.
Celta Vigo brought back forward Borja Iglesias this summer on loan from Real Betis, after an unproductive if enjoyable loan to Bayer Leverkusen last season.
Celta Vigo have been hunting for a Jorgen Strand Larsen replacement over the last few weeks, following the Norwegian’s move to Premier League side Wolves.
Borja Iglesias’ situation is hotting up. The 31-year-old striker will almost certainly be leaving Real Betis during the summer, despite having started pre-season training with Manuel Pellegrini’s squad this week.
Despite the fact that Willian Jose’s departure has opened up a space in Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, it’s unlikely that Borja Iglesias will remain with Real Betis for the 2024-25 campaign.
Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias will return to La Liga this summer following a mixed loan at Bayer Leverkusen. Iglesias moved to the BayArena in January, after struggling for game time in Andalucia, but his impact in Germany has been minimum with no goals scored by the 31-year-old.
For the second half of this season, Borja Iglesias is playing for Bayer Leverkusen. The 31-year-old was allowed to leave Real Betis on loan during the winter, and although he has struggled individually since heading to Germany (having failed to score in any of his nine appearances), he will pick up a Bundesliga winner’s medal.
In January, Bayer Leverkusen agreed a deal with Real Betis to sign Borja Iglesias on loan for the remainder of the season, as cover for the then-injured Victor Boniface.
Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias is set to be offered a La Liga return this summer by Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish international is currently out on loan at Bayer Leverkusen after a agreeing a short term switch in the January transfer window after struggling for regular game time in Andalucia.
It looks like being the end of an era at Real Betis this summer, with Borja Iglesias heading towards the exit door. El Panda has been at the Andalusian club since 2019, when he signed from Espanyol, but at this stage, that five-year association appears to be coming to an end.
Real Betis have struggled to score goals this season, and with Borja Iglesias having now joined Bayer Leverkusen until the summer, it is crucial that they bring in another striker for the second half of the campaign.
Following Borja Iglesias’ move to Bayer Leverkusen, Real Betis are searching for a new striker, one that would arrive on loan until the end of the season.
Real Betis are looking to do some late business in the transfer window, and it could have a major impact on relegation battle. Following the exit of Borja Iglesias on loan to Bayer Leverkusen, Betis are working on signing Chimy Avila in order to replace ‘El Panda’.
Real Betis will soon be a striker light, as Borja Iglesias prepares to join Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Real Betis are on the hunt for a new striker, as Borja Iglesias’ move to Bayer Leverkusen nears its completion. The 31-year-old will join the Bundesliga leaders until the end of the season, with a deal having now received the “Here we go” treatment from Fabrizio Romano.
Real Betis could be set for a very busy final week or so of the winter transfer window. Borja Iglesias is very close to signing for Bayer Leverkusen on a loan deal until the end of the season, and he may not be the only attacking player from Los Verdiblancos to be making the move to the Bundesliga.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Bayer Leverkusen were in talks with Real Betis over a deal to sign Borja Iglesias. The 31-year-old has struggled for form this season, and a move to the high-flying Bundesliga side could kickstart his campaign.