Real Sociedad: Matarazzo requests the signing of a center back

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Real Sociedad is studying the incorporation of Nathan Zézé, a 21-year-old central defender from NEOM SC, to strengthen their squad in this summer transfer market. Matarazzo requested the signing of a central defender.

According to Matteo Moretto and Superdeporte, the Basque club has put the French defender back on their transfer agenda a year after his departure from Nantes to the Saudi Pro League, a deal closed for 20 million euros.

Exclusive. Real Sociedad is considering Nathan Zézé, central defender from NEOM SC. @marca pic.twitter.com/MkRZFLViKK

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) August 4, 2026

Nathan Zézé, targeted by Real Sociedad

Matarazzo employs a system with three central defenders and is looking for a left-footed defender with a height of 1.90 meters to enhance ball distribution from the left flank. The characteristics of the 21-year-old player align with Real Sociedad's planning as they compete in LaLiga, the Europa League, and the Copa del Rey in the 2026/2027 season.

Interest in the French footballer is not new in San Sebastián, where they previously attempted his signing two seasons ago. During that transfer window, Inter Milan even submitted a formal offer of 15 million euros, but the player opted to join NEOM SC in 2025 in a record sale for Nantes.

International competition and Real Sociedad's alternatives

Negotiations will not be easy for Real Sociedad as NEOM SC is looking to recoup the 20 million euros invested just 12 months ago. Additionally, the left-footed defender is on the market radars of Inter Milan, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Everton, and Al-Hilal.

In case the bidding surpasses the Basque club's financial limits, the sports management is considering alternative names. Sead Kolašinac and Diogo Leite are the two options being considered by the Real Sociedad hierarchy if the Saudi entity's demands hinder the deal for the French player.

Real Sociedad executives will engage with Nathan Zézé's representatives during the second week of August. The board will decide whether to make a formal transfer or loan offer to NEOM SC before pursuing Kolašinac or Leite to finalize Matarazzo's defensive line.

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