Real Betis has made official its interest in Kevin Cossio, a young 16-year-old Colombian striker, and is preparing to present a formal offer to the FC Cyclones club. The midfielder, born on 22 June 2010, is considered one of the emerging talents of South American football and has already attracted the attention of several European clubs.
Cossio, 186 centimeters tall, is known for his physical structure and propensity to score. He has already represented Colombia in the Under-15 category and spent a two-week trial with Betis in March 2026, during which he demonstrated that he possesses the technical qualities and mentality required by the Andalusian club. His experience on the pitch and his rapid growth have made him an ideal candidate for the Betis youth sector, which aims to strengthen its squad with promising youngsters.
According to the newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Betis has maintained constant monitoring of Cossio and has decided to deepen his evaluation with a two-week test. The coaching staff appreciated the young man's versatility, his ability to play both as a midfielder and as a striker, and his vision of the game. These characteristics make him a potential added value for the club, which seeks to consolidate its position in LaLiga and invest in the future.
FC Cyclones sporting director Carlos Fernando Cardona has confirmed that the club is awaiting an official offer from Betis. Cardona stated that contacts with the Spanish club have been maintained in a professional manner and that the Cyclones are ready to evaluate any proposal that respects the needs of the young player and the club. The deal, if concluded, could represent an important step for the growth of Cossio and for Betis' reputation as a talent incubator.
Betis therefore intends to finalize the offer within the next few weeks, with the aim of integrating Cossio into its youth structure and, in the long term, into the first team. If the negotiation is successful, the young Colombian will be able to start his career in Spain and contribute to the future success of the Andalusian club.