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Real Sociedad to sign players for squad improvement, especially defense
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Real Sociedad to sign players for squad improvement, especially defense

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Sociedad's sporting director, Erik Bretos, confirmed the club will make signings to improve the squad, particularly in defense.
  • Bretos indicated that some players from the reserve team will be promoted to the first team, and discussions are underway to extend coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's contract.
  • The club is not facing financial concerns and plans to sell players before buying, while also addressing the status of several current players and potential new signings.

Real Sociedad is actively planning for the upcoming season, with sporting director Erik Bretos expressing optimism about the current squad while acknowledging the need for reinforcements. "We will sign to improve the squad," Bretos stated, emphasizing a particular focus on strengthening the defense. He also highlighted the importance of the reserve team, which competes in the Second Division, noting that some players from this team are expected to join the first squad.

We will sign to improve the squad

— Erik BretosReal Sociedad's sporting director, Erik Bretos, confirming the club's transfer strategy.

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, who led the team to a Copa del Rey victory after arriving in January, is also a key focus. His contract is set to expire in 2027, but the club is in talks to extend his tenure. Regarding player transfers, Bretos explained the club's strategy: "Before signing, we must let players go," though he assured that there are no significant financial worries.

Before signing, we must let players go

— Erik BretosReal Sociedad's sporting director, Erik Bretos, explaining the club's transfer policy.

The club is also managing the situations of several players. Jon Pacheco, who was on loan last season and suffered an ankle injury, is expected to be fully integrated into the squad for preseason training. For defender Kazunari Kita, Real Sociedad is in negotiations to purchase him for 1.5 million euros before the June 30 deadline. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro is considered a crucial part of the team's plans, with Bretos stating he has not expressed a desire to leave and the club aims to retain two strong goalkeepers, Remiro and Marrero.

In Wesley we saw the illusion and the demand to be an important player

— Erik BretosReal Sociedad's sporting director, Erik Bretos, commenting on the performance of a recent signing.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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