Betis signs Villarreal midfielder Montero

Betis signs Villarreal midfielder Montero

Published Jun. 28, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Real Betis has signed Villarreal midfielder Jefferson Montero on loan for the season.

The 21-year-old Ecuador international joins the Andalucian club after playing on loan at Levante over the second half of last season. Montero is a product of Villarreal's youth ranks.

Montero is Betis' fifth offseason signing as it returns to Spain's top flight after three years in the second division.

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