Key Takeaways
- Real Betis have offered Brazilian defender Natan to Barcelona for a fee exceeding €30 million.
- The 24-year-old fits Barcelona’s profile as a left-footed centre-back, though the club remains focused on signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan.
- Betis already have a replacement ready in Valentin Gomez, while Natan reportedly prefers a move to Catalonia over interest from the Premier League.
FC Barcelona plan to strengthen their defence this summer. Their main target is Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni. However, this deal could prove too expensive for the Catalan giants.
Because of this, sporting director Deco is studying cheaper options. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Betis have offered Natan to the club. The Seville-based side want at least €30 million for the Brazilian.
Natan joined Betis on a permanent basis last summer. He had previously spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at the club. This season, he has featured in 41 matches. His performances have attracted attention from English Premier League clubs. Betis rejected those approaches.
The defender is left-footed. This matches the profile Barcelona seek for their back line. Sources suggest Natan would choose a move to Catalonia over further offers from England.
At present, Barcelona still view Bastoni as their priority. They hope to reach an agreement with Inter within the next two months. If that proves impossible, they will consider Natan seriously.
Betis are willing to sell for the right price. They have a ready-made replacement in Valentin Gomez. The Argentine joined from Velez Sarsfield in 2025. He has played mainly at left-back under Manuel Pellegrini, though he is a centre-back by trade.