Manuel Pellegrini, the head coach of "Betis", a representative of the Spanish La Liga, has extended his contract with the club.
Idman.Biz reports with reference to the "AS" publication that the parties reached an agreement after several unsuccessful meetings, and the club officially announced the new contract before the derby.
Pellegrini's contract, which expires in June 2026, will be extended by one year and will remain in effect until 2027.
According to reports, Pellegrini has retained a special clause in the contract. According to this clause, if he receives an offer from the Chilean national team, he will have the right to leave the club. The expert has repeatedly emphasized his desire to finish his career in the national team of his homeland.
Pellegrini has been leading "Betis" since 2020, and during this time the club has achieved results such as consistent qualification for European competitions, as well as winning the Spanish King's Cup.
It should be noted that "Betis" will play its next match against "Sevilla" on November 30. The team is in 5th place in the tournament table with 21 points after 13 rounds.