In the last few days of the transfer window, several clubs expressed interest in signing 34-year-old DR Congo centre-forward Cédric Bakambu. These clubs included Oviedo, Alavés, Mallorca, Genoa, and teams from Saudi Arabia. However, the player chose not to leave Real Betis in this market for personal reasons and will remain with the club until his contract expires on June 30.
The international has 66 caps and 21 goals for DR Congo, and has scored one goal in eight LaLiga appearances this season. His current market value is €1.40m, according to Transfermarkt. In January 2026, reports suggested Real Betis would be satisfied with a free transfer if an acquiring club covered the remainder of the player's salary. This was a year after the club had reportedly asked for €2 million in January 2025.
