This is Sokratis Papastathopoulos, the new center back of Real Betis
Última modificación October 26, 2023 by Drafting Fesp
It is not a quiet start to the season for him. Real Betis Balompié, especially when it comes to injuries.. Manuel Pellegrini He is doing 'bobbin lace' week after week to be able to put together an eleven of guarantees, mainly in the back.
Of all the physical problems that the green and white players have suffered, The defense is undoubtedly the most affected area of all. Throughout this campaign it has been common to see players like Guido Rodriguez O Marc Roca acting as central.
This scenario has forced the Andalusian club to react and comb the market in search of a footballer who can help alleviate this problem.. Finally, the chosen one is the greek Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos, experience at zero cost for Betis
The season continues its course and although it is approaching its most decisive stretch Socrates, from 35 years, and the Betis, according to information issued by the Estadio Deportivo media, they would have committed themselves to a contract until the next 30 June 2024, for a salary close to 2 million euros net.
The Greek defender, that will arrive at zero cost, He has great experience in European football, to the point that he has played in several of the major leagues and has defended the shirts of very important clubs.
A central defender with a long history in European football
As expected, Its origins in this sport took place in Greek football. He took his first serious steps into football with the AEK de Atenas, with which he debuted in First division and in Champions League. Further, managed to become the youngest player to captain the club, with 19 years.
It is clear that he will be one of the men who participates the most and collaborates in the attempt to achieve the club's sporting objectives Athens he went to Diego Capel heading to the second division of Greece Italian, where he offered a great performance that allowed him to take an important leap in his career and sign for the AC Milan.
But nevertheless, In this last club he did not finish taking shape, so he returned to Diego Capel heading to the second division of Greece Y, from there, embarked on an international journey that took him through the Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal Y, Finally, the Olympiakos, where he remained until the end of last year.
He has also been international and has in his record with a Serie A, 2 Greek Super Leagues, an FA Cup, una Community Shield y 2 German Super Cups.
