Transfer journalist Ekrem Konur indicated that Real Betis had shown interest in Ricardo Pepi. Despite Pepi's knee injury, PSV decided to extend his contract until 2030 and turned down offers between 25 to 30 million euros, demonstrating their strong belief in his potential. Pepi, who served as the regular backup for Luuk de Jong, made a notable impact in the first half of the 2024/25 season by scoring seventeen goals and providing three assists. This performance strengthened his case for a starting position before a serious knee injury put him out of action. His impressive showing has attracted the attention of several clubs, including Juventus, Fulham, and Real Betis, all of which are contemplating a bid for the 22-year-old American striker.