Ez Abde posting career-best numbers at Real Betis amid talk of Barcelona return

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Ez Abde is having a standout season at Real Betis with 13 goals and 13 assists, prompting speculation about a potential return to Barcelona. His performance has significantly improved from last season, contributing to Betis's strong league position.

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Ez Abde has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
He previously played for Barcelona before moving to Osasuna and then Real Betis.
Abde's performance has helped Real Betis secure a strong fifth place in La Liga.

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Ez Abde of Real Betis celebrates a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Betis and Real Oviedo at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain, on May 3, 2026. (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Ez Abde is one of several players who have been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer as the Catalans search for a left winger to bolster their attack. The Morocco international spent a couple of years at Barcelona earlier in his career before heading to Osasuna on loan and then Real Betis on a permanent transfer. Now aged 24, Abde is in the midst of his best-ever season and has the best attacking stats in the squad at Betis, per transfermarkt. The winger has 13 goals and 13 assists in all competitions, outshining team-mates Antony and Cucho Hernandez.

That’s a big improvement from last season’s 14 goal involvements (nine goals and five assists) and could still rise as Betis still have four games left to play in La Liga against , , Barcelona and . Abde’s form has helped Betis enjoy a strong season. They currently sit fifth in the table and are the only other team in La Liga (along with ) to have more than one player in double figures for goals and assists. Antony and Abde are both into double figures, while Barca have seen , and all hit the same landmark this season. It’s no surprise therefore to see Barca linked with a move for their former player, although they are not alone. The latest speculation has claimed that Liverpool are eyeing Abde as they are set to wave goodbye to this summer. Would you like to see him back at Barcelona or is a Premier League move more likely? Tell us what you think in the commnets below!

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What are Ez Abde's current statistics at Real Betis?

Ez Abde has recorded 13 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season.

Why is there speculation about Ez Abde returning to Barcelona?

Abde's impressive form at Real Betis has led Barcelona to consider him as a potential left winger to strengthen their attack.

Which other clubs are interested in Ez Abde?

Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Ez Abde as they prepare to part ways with Mo Salah this summer.

Ez Abde posting career-best numbers at Real Betis amid talk of Barcelona return

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