Marc Roca will be keeping a close eye on this weekend’s match at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid, as he caps off the season with hopes of getting playing time after returning to the field last week against Las Palmas. He will also be watching Sunday’s final at Wembley between Leeds and Southampton, where a spot in the Premier League is on the line. The outcome of this match will have an impact on Roca’s future, as his loan agreement with Betis is tied to Leeds’ promotion to the top tier of English football.
If Leeds secures promotion, Roca’s loan spell at Betis will end on June 30, and he will have to return to England. This would mean that Betis or other interested clubs would need to negotiate with Leeds if they want to acquire Roca’s services. However, if Leeds fails to ascend, Roca could extend his loan for another season at the Benito Villamarín. This situation leaves the door open for Betis to potentially negotiate with Leeds this summer to secure Roca on a permanent basis or wait until 2025 when the player will have just one year remaining on his contract with the English club.
Roca experienced a season of ups and downs at Betis, initially being a key player under Pellegrini before being sidelined by illness and injury in the second half of the campaign. Despite this, he is considered an important part of the squad, particularly as Guido Rodriguez’s future at the club is uncertain. Roca is fully integrated into the team and is keen to continue at Betis. As he looks to finish the season strong against Real Madrid, the Leeds vs. Southampton match will determine whether negotiations for his permanent move need to be expedited or can be handled patiently, knowing his continuity for another year is secure.