[Albion] Montoya to Betis - deal complete

[Wellesley]

I thought he was a poor player by Premier League standards. He always put in 100% effort and I wish him all the best but unfortunately he never looked good enough.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

If only MM had as much composure in the opposition 1/3rd as he has in his own half, he could have been a great rather than a good player for us.

Still, Seville is a wonderful city. Don't overdo the Churros.

 

[southstandandy]

I think his spell with us is fairly typical of his whole career. The occasional good game, obviously a good footballer but so often below par and not really reliable for every game, week in and week out.

If we've got back the cash we invested we've done very well considering how the squad has developed.

Be surprised if we got anywhere near the reported £6m we paid. Sadly as will probably be the case with Ali J, Locadia, and Andone - we'd do well to get half back of their outlay which was about £37m - if we got £18m back I think we would be doing well (assuming they do move on which is no means a given).

 

[albionalex]

What international clearance does a Spanish player need to return to Spain..?

Whenever a player is transferred from one country to another, Fifa has to approve it. Whereas if a player is transferred within the same country, their FA is the one to approve it.

 

[peterward]

https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/noticias/actualidad/martin-montoya-primer-fichaje-del-real-betis-para-la-proxima-temporada-24554

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

4 year deal for him as well, good outcome for all parties


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[The Sock of Poskett]

Good luck Monty - had his moments for us.
It's Turbo Tariq's time now ��

 

[jabba]

https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/noticias/actualidad/martin-montoya-primer-fichaje-del-real-betis-para-la-proxima-temporada-24554

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In which Google translate reads that "...he started his career in the Barcelona quarry..." which conjures up a strange image of their academy, digging out fresh talent.

 

[The Clamp]

I liked him, first saw him play when we beat Man U 3-2 at home. A good two years. All the best!

 

[Pavilionaire]

Good luck to Montoya, a decent pro, good competition for Bruno and Lamptey and helped us stay in this division for two seasons.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Seems a sensible move all round. Good luck to him.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Best of luck to Martín at Betis !

Always a seagull.

 

[Mayonaise]

Good luck Martin... Good solid pro but was never going to set the world alight in the PL.

 

[Blue3]

Thank you Monty for your efforts in successfully helping keep the Albion in the Premiership good luck back in Spain

 

[Knocky's Nose]

Absolutely agree with the general sentiment. A decent player who gave his all in the stripes and I wish him well in the future at Real Betis

 

[blue-shifted]

It's not our attacking play that's kept us up these last 3 years it's our defence. Nobody has featured as often at full back in this time. On that measure, an invaluable signing

 

[Hugo Rune]

Thanks Martin.

We’ve got a more attacking option in Lamptey (and maybe Yapi) and a more defensive option in Veltman.

We’ve taken out the middleman but you were consistent, professional and honest.

Best Of Luck.

 

[LlcoolJ]

Echo what everyone has said. Very decent player, always reliable. Not part of the way forward, but that's no slight.

Best of luck.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I think his spell with us is fairly typical of his whole career. The occasional good game, obviously a good footballer but so often below par and not really reliable for every game, week in and week out.

If we've got back the cash we invested we've done very well considering how the squad has developed.

£1.7m according to Fotmob. Surely we paid more than that for him? But we have had value for money. A better player than some give him credit for.

 

[AZ Gull]

£1.7m according to Fotmob. Surely we paid more than that for him? But we have had value for money. A better player than some give him credit for.

This report suggests there is no upfront fee, just some add-ons based upon certain future criteria - The advantageous conditions of the signing of Martín Montoya

That was also hinted at in Brian Owen's piece in the Argus this morning when he said there were suggestions that Albion might simply cut short Montoya's contract to facilitate the deal.