Junior Firpo joins Real Betis

Real Betis is set to welcome Junior Firpo (Santo Domingo, August 22, 1996) to its ranks. The full-back, a product of the club's youth academy, returns home following his spells at FC Barcelona and Leeds United FC. 
Junior, who will sign a contract running until 2028, joined Real Betis' academy in 2014 to play for the club's top youth side. After progressing through the reserve team, he made his first-team debut in 2018. 
The Dominican concluded his first spell with the Verdiblancos, having made 43 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. 
The new signing also counts a Copa del Rey title and a UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Spain among his career achievements.