A Bola reports on the loan transfer of Mateo Flores to Arouca from Betis. Mateo Flores joins Arouca on loan from Betis for the new season. Arouca has secured a purchase option for the young Spanish midfielder. This will be Mateo Flores's first experience outside Spanish football. He will wear the number 46 jersey and will work under the guidance of Vasco Seabra to strengthen Arouca's midfield for the 2025/26 season.

Mundo Deportivo reports on Real Betis reaching a preliminary agreement with Arouca for the loan of midfielder Mateo Flores. Real Betis has reached a preliminary agreement with Arouca for the loan of midfielder Mateo Flores, aged 21. Arouca will have a purchase option for 1.4 million euros for 80% of his rights, contingent on their survival in the Portuguese Primeira Liga at the end of the 2025/26 season. Mateo Flores renewed his contract with Betis until 2029 last April and played 17 official matches with the first team and 20 with the reserves last season.

Arouca has approached Real Betis with a request to loan Mateo Flores. Flores is presently participating in preseason training with the first team under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini. The Portuguese club, alongside Gil Vicente, is among those interested in acquiring him for the upcoming season. Flores, a 21-year-old midfielder who recently extended his contract with Betis until 2029, appeared in 17 matches with the first team last season, totaling 620 minutes across Liga, Copa, and Conference competitions. He also played a crucial role for the Betis B team. Despite his contract renewal, there is a strong likelihood that Flores will be loaned out to gain experience in a more competitive environment, considering Betis' current midfield roster and ongoing efforts to further bolster the squad.