Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to triggering an option to sign Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis.

Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion.

Despite the rumors placing him in the orbit of Tottenham Hotspur, which has a preferential option to sign him for 25 million euros next summer, Johnny Cardoso has been clear about his future. The American midfielder has expressed his desire to stay at Real Betis, where he feels fully integrated and is a key piece in Manuel Pellegrini's plans.

Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was angry after the 2-1 defeat to Real Betis, saying this "isn't the way to win" against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

This would be a major fall. Alaves are also in the relegation zone. Two at the moment following Sergino Dest’s permanent move from Barcelona to PSV Eindhoven. USMNT star Johnny Cardoso is playing regularly for Real Betis, scoring in an upset of Real ...

The latest social media activity on the part of La Liga outfit Real Betis has on Saturday evening turned heads online.This comes after the Verdiblancos made use of the opportunity to send a message

Tottenham have held a non-mandatory purchase option worth £20.8 million to sign the Real Betis midfielder since the summer of 2025. However, Spurs have allowed Johnny Cardoso to develop in Spain and he has certainly impressed – being rewarded with a contract extension by Betis until 2030 in February.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion on Saturday.

It was quite the day for United States men's national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso. Not only did Real ... Madrid's loss left it level on points with Barcelona, which hosts Real Sociedad on ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP ... The former Madrid player assisted Johnny Cardoso in the 34th minute to cancel out Brahim Díaz’s opener for Madrid. Isco then put Betis ahead from the penalty ...