EDDIE Betts has accepted a four-year deal to join Adelaide.

The Carlton goalsneak had attracted strong interest from the Crows and North Melbourne as a restricted free agent.

The Herald Sun first reported the Blues weren't prepared to meet Betts' asking price and although sad to see him go, weren't going to compromise their pay structure.

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The Crows deal is worth at least $2 million over four years.

Awesome to have my little mate Eddie Betts on board with us at the @Adelaide_FC. Real exciting for our fans #hecanwearmyshorts — Sam Jacobs (@samjacobs24) October 3, 2013

The Blues were notified this morning of Betts' intention to explore his options as a free agent.

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"Betts and his management met with Carlton’s football department this morning," the club said in a statement.



"Carlton recognises that as a restricted free agent, Betts may consider offers from rival clubs."

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson is known to be a big admirer of Betts, who twice lead Carlton's goalkicking and was twice an All-Australian nominee.

Betts' departure now paves the way for Dale Thomas to move to Visy Park.

CUNNING CROWS: Signing @CarltonFC Eddie Betts is a major coup for @Adelaide_FC . Betts has averaged 40 goals over the past 5 seasons. #handy — Andrew Capel (@andrewcapel) October 3, 2013

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