Riza Durmisi has been linked with Newcastle United, but he is not in a hurry to move on from Real Betis.
Durmisi, 23, signed for Betis from Brondy last summer and after an impressive season is attracting transfer interest.
Durmisi has moved to play down speculation he could move on.
Riza Durmisi
He told AS that he is not concerning himself with the transfer talk. He said: “I do not waste time with the rumours.
“I know there will be more in the coming months, but it’s the press’ thing. I focus on football and decide if Betis accept an offer, then I will think if it is good for me.”
Durmisi went onto add that he wants to create something special at Betis, even referencing Leicester’s glorious 2015/16 Premier League winning run.
Riza Durmisi
He also spoke of his belief that he is not worth the £18 million release clause in his contract, and acted surprised when it was suggested to him that it may be too low.
Durmisi said: “For real? It’s too much for me. I’ve only been a year in the League, it’s a lot of money. If Serra [his manager] wants to sell me it is not my problem, but I want to continue at Betis, at least one campaign. I like the club, the teammates, the fans.”
The left-back appears to be distancing himself from moving on, but if Newcastle front up the money, he will certainly weigh it up.
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