Malaga 
Villarreal 
- 4 April
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Pablo Fornals signs for Villarreal.
Pablo Fornals has officially moved from Malaga to Villarreal for a €12M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Pablo Fornals signs for Villarreal
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Villarreal is keen on Pablo Fornals, yet with a probability of only 49%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Pablo Fornals has few opportunities to further develop within this Villarreal squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Villarreal has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Pablo Fornals.
- Villarreal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Pablo Fornals (30).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Álex Baena, Denis Suárez)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Santi Comesaña, Álex Baena)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Álex Baena, Santi Comesaña)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Álex Baena, Denis Suárez)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Villarreal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
78.5
84.4
|
James Garner |
 Everton
|
€28.3M |
|
78.5
78.5
|
Henrikh Mkhitaryan |
 Inter
|
€2.3M |
|
78.5
87.6
|
Fermín López |
 Barcelona
|
€73M |
|
78.4
78.4
|
Youssouf Fofana |
 Milan
|
€28M |
|
78.4
78.4
|
Eberechi Eze |
 Arsenal
|
€66.3M |
|
78.2
78.4
|
Scott McTominay |
 Napoli
|
€44.9M |
|
77.9
77.9
|
Joelinton |
 Newcastle
|
€35.6M |
|
77.6
80.4
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
|
€38.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crysencio Summerville | 09-03-2026 | Report | |
| Djeidi Gassama | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Antoñito Cordero | 15-04-2025 | Report | |
| Logan Costa | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Thierno Barry | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Luiz Júnior | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Luís Maximiano | 09-08-2024 | Report | |
| Rubén Blanco | 06-06-2024 | Report |
Pablo Fornals
M, DM (C)
Skill: 74.3
Pot: 74.3
Team
Real Betis
Real Betis
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€15.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14.3M – €17.5M
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Who is Pablo Fornals?
Pablo Fornals (ESP) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Real Betis. Pablo Fornals is 30 years old (1996/02/22) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Pablo Fornals has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Pablo Fornals's current transfer value is between €14.3M and €17.5M. His last transfer was from West Ham to Real Betis in 2024. Real Betis paid West Ham €8M for Pablo Fornals.
Pablo Fornals latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
