Joaquin price tag increased
Real Betis president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera has slapped a €25 million price tag on Spanish international winger Joaquin.
Lopera reacted after the 22-year-old was reportedly attracting the interest of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Celtic.
However, the president was quick to point out to new Betis coach Lorenzo Serra Ferrer that there was no guarantee Joaquin would stay on next season.
Real Madrid have announced that they will wait until the 2005-06 season to sign the youngster whereas Chelsea´s interest has cooled after the arrival of Jose Mourinho as manager.
Joaquin is currently with the Spain squad at Euro 2004 but was not used by coach Inaki Saez during the 1-0 win against Russia on Saturday.