Fabio Silva on the verge of returning to LaLiga

The Portuguese forward negotiates to return to Spain, although his club is quite a surprise

Héctor Andreu | 12 Aug 2026 | 13.27
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Real Sociedad tightens the grip on Fabio Silva / La Colina del Nervión
Real Sociedad tightens the grip on Fabio Silva / La Colina del Nervión

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Fabio Silva, a 24-year-old Portuguese forward, has entered the Real Sociedad's transfer list to strengthen their attack during this market. The Basque club has requested information from Borussia Dortmund and is considering a loan deal, while Villarreal and Deportivo are also monitoring the player.

This move comes as the sports management team is in the process of completing the first signings of the season. Nayef Aguerd is close to returning to San Sebastián, and the next target is to add an offensive alternative to Pellegrino Matarazzo's squad.

Fabio Silva back on Real Sociedad's radar

Real Sociedad is already familiar with Fabio Silva's situation and has revisited an avenue that is not new. The Basque club had previously shown interest in a loan deal for the Portuguese, and now they have reached out again to assess the player's availability.

His situation in Germany makes the move easier. Borussia Dortmund signed the player from Wolverhampton in summer 2025 for a fixed fee of 22.5 million euros, with a contract running until June 30, 2030.

However, his first season at Dortmund did not secure him a regular starting position. Silva finished the season with 3 goals and 7 assists in 39 matches across all competitions, leading to the possibility of seeking more playtime away from the German side.

A permanent transfer poses more difficulty as Dortmund aims to protect their investment made just a year ago. Hence, a loan deal currently seems like the most plausible scenario to facilitate his departure.

Real Sociedad pushing for Fabio Silva

LaLiga emerges again as a destination for Fabio Silva

The forward is well-acquainted with LaLiga. During the 2024/25 season, he was on loan at UD Las Palmas and concluded with 10 goals in 25 matches between the league and Copa del Rey, despite the team's eventual relegation.

This performance keeps the Spanish market open for the Portuguese player. Apart from Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Deportivo have also inquired about his situation, meaning that Real Sociedad is not the only contender for his signature.

Silva's priority could facilitate discussions as well. The attacker aims to have more playing time and looks favorably upon returning to Spain, where he had one of the most productive scoring seasons of his professional career.

His arrival for Matarazzo would mean adding a player capable of operating as a center forward, second striker, or from wide positions. Real Sociedad is actively scanning the market to expand offensive options ahead of the season's start.

Endrick's name had also cropped up among the possibilities discussed by the sports management, but Real Madrid has opted to retain the Brazilian. This decision limits the available alternatives and heightens the interest in other potential deals.

As of now, there is no concrete offer. Real Sociedad has initiated contact by requesting information about Fabio Silva, but they must finalize the loan conditions with Borussia Dortmund and outmaneuver Villarreal and Deportivo if they intend to secure his return to LaLiga.

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