A day after saying his departure from Liverpool, Adrian has rejoined Spanish facet Actual Betis on a free switch, making certain a swift reunion this month.
Adrian confirmed his exit after 5 years on Sunday night, with the veteran goalkeeper opting to return to Spain after over a decade away.
It leaves a key function to fill in Arne Slot‘s squad, with the Dutchman anticipated to advertise academy graduate Vitezslav Jaros as his new No. 3 however nonetheless shedding an skilled presence.
The 37-year-old will as an alternative lend that to Actual Betis, rejoining his boyhood membership on a two-year contract as confirmed on Monday.
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What a narrative.
Adrian!!!!!! Like Rocky. pic.twitter.com/0L84CwW1Md
— Actual Betis Balompié ?? (@RealBetis) July 8, 2024
He arrives as a substitute for Claudio Bravo, and can intend to combat for the beginning spot in Manuel Pellegrini’s facet – who will play within the UEFA Europa Convention League in 2024/25.
Adrian‘s new captain is former Liverpool goal Nabil Fekir, with Hector Bellerin, Isco, Pablo Fornals, Ayoze Perez and William Carvalho among the many different notable names within the squad.
Becoming a member of Betis means he won’t be away from his previous membership for lengthy, because the Spanish membership face Liverpool within the first sport of their pre-season tour of the US on July 27.
It’s going to give Adrian the possibility to hyperlink up with former team-mates once more, having signed off on his remaining sport at Anfield with no concrete determination over his future.
Whereas Liverpool included Thiago and Joel Matip of their formal send-off after the 2-0 win over Wolves, there was no fanfare for Adrian.
However after contemplating their supply of a brand new one-year contract, he opted to reject these phrases in favour of a transfer again to Andalusia along with his household.