Rafael van der Vaart has joined La Liga newcomers Real Betis. The 32-year-old, who has won 109 caps for the Netherlands, has signed a three-year deal and moves on a free transfer from Hamburg. “Betis is a great club and I am happy to come to the best league in the world,” he said. “I have had two poor years at Hamburg but I still believe I am a good player. I was talking to the coach (Pepe Mel) and we want to win the league.”