Chelsea aren't ready to give up on Mario Pasalic.
TMW says Pasalic is seen as a long-term prospect for the Blues, who are ready to extend his contract past its 2018 expiry date.
But the 22-year-old isn't in Antonio Conte's short-term plans and will spend the season on loan at Real Betis.
Lazio were keen on taking the ace before they decided to move for Liverpool anchorman Lucas Leiva.
And Pasalic will now head to Betis for the upcoming La Liga campaign as he looks to catch the eye of Conte.