Real Sociedad Transfer Updates

In this update i would like to report on the latest recruits to join txuri urdin this summer so far.

Firstly the man to replace the departed Castillo in the left back position will be Alberto de la Bella who signed from Sevilla Atletico. The full back spoke this week of his surprise in San Sebastián at the passion the fans in the street have for the club and the fact the entire city has a massive desire to be in the top flight again. He also stated he wasn't coming to the club expecting to be first choice in the left back position and mentioned Iñigo Sarasola will provide good competition for him. He also feels the disappointing season he had last year getting relegated will have improved him as a player and is confident this will be a great year. After seeing him in action last season on a couple of occasions i believe Real have a very solid player and am looking forward to seeing him improve in a Real Sociedad shirt.

Next up is striker Emilio Nsue who has signed on loan for the season from Real Mallorca. The 19 year old spent last season on loan to CD Castellón and scored 7 goals in 38 appearances so should bolster the strikeforce after we were light in that department last season. He is a Spanish under 21 international and has represented Spain at various youth levels. His father is from Equatorial Guinea and rejected the chance to play for the national team choosing to represent Spain instead.

I updated a couple of weeks ago about the prospect of Uruguyan sriker Carlos Bueno joining and the move is now much closer with the club expected to finalise his contract and the player to complete a medical in the next few days. The player is in Spain at the moment which is another positive sign but won't train with his new team-mates until a deal is done. Imanol Agirretxe has spoken about the exciting prospect of having having healthy competition for places up front next season with the prospect of having himself, Borja Viguera, Emilio Nsue and the possibility of Carlos Bueno being very healthy for the club.

Three players from Sanse (Real Sociedad B) expected to make an impression this season are Iñigo Sarasola, Iosu Esnaola and Borja Viguera and all are desperate to do well if featured during the pre-season friendlies. As mentioned earlier Iñigo Sarasola will be hoping to give Alberto de la Bella competition at left back after making his debut 2 years ago while Chris Coleman was Manager but barely featured under Lillo. Viguero is a promising striker and has done very well for Sanse over the last couple of seasons.