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– Veteran Spanish attacking midfielder Joaquin has signed a new one-year contract with Real Betis, two weeks before his 41st birthday, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.
– Joaquin’s decision means the Betis captain is set to begin a 23rd season and a 14th with the Seville-based outfit as he turns 41 on July 21.
– The former Spain playmaker is the outfield player with the most matches in La Liga history and next term will have the chance to become the Spanish top-flight’s oldest goal-scorer.
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– In the 2021-22 season, Joaquín played 36 games: 21 in the League, 10 in the Europa League and 5 in the Copa del Rey, a trophy he won on penalties against Valencia, scoring two goals and providing four assists.
📣 OFICIAL | El juvenil @joaquinarte renueva con el #RealBetis hasta 2023 👦🌟
¡Un año más de 𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔! 🙌😃
➡ https://t.co/85N0mVw3cv pic.twitter.com/3dOFTQT5l2
— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) July 6, 2022
📣 OFFICIAL | The youngster @joaquinarte extends his contract with #RealBetis until 2023 👦🌟
One year more of 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗! 🙌😃
➡ https://t.co/5mv8Y9tD2P pic.twitter.com/5cu21zwWV3
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) July 6, 2022
– With 600 games in LaLiga Santander, Joaquín could beat the record of 622 held by the international exporter of Athletic Club and FC Barcelona Andoni Zubizarreta, and will end his contract with almost 42 years.
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This was going to be his special contract extension video. pic.twitter.com/yyHORQAHlW
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) July 6, 2022
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Este iba a ser su vídeo de renovación. pic.twitter.com/Zuaudkc1kc
— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) July 6, 2022
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Yo ̶v̶i̶ veo jugar a Joaquín. pic.twitter.com/x8kLVVKSgr
— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) July 6, 2022
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I s̶a̶w̶ see Joaquín play. pic.twitter.com/zmECQiHjbM
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) July 6, 2022
