Real Sociedad is looking for Remiro's replacement
The Spanish international goalkeeper has not yet extended his contract with the txuri-urdin team, which expires in June 2027
The Real Sociedad transfer market is exploring options to cover a possible departure of Álex Remiro, a 31-year-old goalkeeper whose contract ends on June 30, 2027 and who has not yet finalized his renewal. With Unai Marrero linked to the club until 2030, the sporting direction can choose to give the starting position to the Gipuzkoan goalkeeper or look to the market.
The situation has a significant deadline: from January 1, 2027, Remiro will be able to negotiate freely with other clubs to join one of them at the end of the season. Real Sociedad is in talks to extend his contract, but there is still no definitive agreement.
Unai Marrero, the first alternative to Álex Remiro
The most immediate option lies within the squad. Unai Marrero, aged 24, renewed in February until the end of the 2029-30 season and has been gaining prominence since his decisive performance in the Copa del Rey. This season he has already played matches in LaLiga and the Europa League, although Remiro still leads in the competition for the starting position.
Marrero offers Real continuity without the need to pay a transfer fee for a replacement. The decision will depend on the evaluation of the coaching staff and how the goalkeeper responds if his participation increases in the coming months.
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Leo Román is no longer an available option
One of the names that appeared in reports about the realistic planning was Leo Román, then the goalkeeper for Mallorca. However, the 25-year-old signed with Deportivo de La Coruña in July 2026, after the Galician club paid his clause of 9 million euros. He signed until 2031, so he is no longer an alternative for Real Sociedad.
During the summer, profiles from the Bundesliga such as Noah Atubolu, Florian Müller, Finn Dahmen, Bernd Leno, and Steven Benda were also mentioned. These names serve as references to explore the market, but there is not enough recent information to present them as current targets for the Donostiarra entity.
The choice will depend on two factors: the available budget and the decision regarding Marrero. If Real Sociedad opts for the 24-year-old goalkeeper, it could allocate resources to other positions; if they seek a signing, they will need to identify a goalkeeper with experience at an affordable cost.
January will mark Álex Remiro's future
Negotiating with Remiro remains the priority. According to information published in October, Real is in talks to renew the international player's contract, while the player continues to be a starter in La Liga. If there is no agreement before January 1, he will be able to negotiate with other clubs for the following season.
For now, Álex Remiro remains in the squad, and Unai Marrero is the internal alternative with a contract until 2030. The decision regarding the goalkeeper position will be shaped in the coming weeks: renewing the starter would maintain the current scenario, while a departure would force Real Sociedad to decide whether to promote Marrero or bring in a new goalkeeper.
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