Hector Fort opts for Real Sociedad

Héctor Fort, a 20-year-old right-back from Barcelona, is finalizing the last details to sign for Real Sociedad in this transfer window. The player had the option of joining Borussia Dortmund on the table, but his next destination seems to be San Sebastián.

Héctor Fort chooses Real Sociedad

The operation has taken a turn in the last hours. After several days with Borussia Dortmund as the main candidate, Fort has finally decided on Real Sociedad, as reported this Wednesday by Jijantes and noted by media following the negotiation. The agreement still needs final touches. 

The context at Barcelona favored an exit. Hansi Flick informed Fort that he was not in his plans, and the full-back had been working separately from the group for weeks, a situation confirmed when he was not included in the squad for the league debut against Elche. 

Real Sociedad had been trying for several days to bring him in to strengthen the right-back position. The Basque club had inquired about his conditions and was seeking an economic formula to compete with Dortmund, who had made progress in negotiations with Barcelona. 

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✈️ Héctor Fort is finalizing the last details to join Real Sociedad

⚽️ The right-back had other offers like Borussia Dortmund but will head to San Sebastián pic.twitter.com/wFAwPPeeBz

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Barcelona changes the scenario of the operation

Barcelona aims to generate income with Fort's departure, and reports in recent weeks have placed his valuation in the range of 15-20 million euros. There has also been consideration of a formula involving a share in a future sale or a buy-back option to maintain control over the player's future. 

In more recent discussions, a different structure has emerged. The Blaugrana club's goal would be to earn around 10 million euros and retain 50% of Fort's future economic rights, as indicated by Wednesday's information on the agreement with Real. 

The change is significant because Borussia Dortmund had gained ground for much of August. The German club had even sent representatives to Barcelona to try to close the deal, while different reports suggested that Fort was considering the prospect of continuing his career in the Bundesliga.

Real Sociedad, on the other hand, needs to strengthen the right-back position due to Álvaro Odriozola's situation and the lack of natural alternatives for Jon Aramburu. This need made Fort a market priority during the last week. 

Now, with the transfer window entering its final days, the next step will be to finalize the documentation and agree on the economic terms between Barcelona and Real Sociedad. Unless there is a last-minute change, Héctor Fort will leave Barça to continue his career in San Sebastián, despite the competition maintained until the end by Borussia Dortmund.

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