Real Sociedad opens the door for Kubo to leave

Takefusa Kubo is going through the most delicate moment since his arrival at Real Sociedad, and his situation is starting to raise real concerns within the club in San Sebastián. After three outstanding seasons in San Sebastián, where he grew to become one of the team's most influential players, the Japanese international seems to have alarmingly stagnated in his fourth year.

The loss of confidence is evident. Takefusa Kubo has been delivering performances well below his usual level, with erratic decisions, little influence in the game, and a worrying disconnection from the rest of the team. In a club that heavily relies on rhythm, precision, and continuity, the Japanese player's decline has become a structural problem that can no longer be disguised with patience or good intentions.

An inexplicable decline that frustrates the fans

The Real Sociedad fans watch with disbelief the moment Takefusa Kubo is going through. For seasons, he was one of the great idols of Anoeta, a player capable of turning matches with his talent, boldness, and ability to make decisions in the final meters. However, that version seems to have completely disappeared, giving way to an unrecognizable player who links errors and very poor performances match after match.

The dissatisfaction in the stands is no longer hidden. More and more fans openly demand his departure, tired of seeing how the team suffers with his presence in the starting eleven. Patience has run out because it is not just a temporary rough patch but an extended dynamic that lacks a clear explanation or signs of improvement. The noise surrounding Takefusa Kubo has been growing to become a constant debate inside and outside the stadium.

Real Sociedad acknowledges the reality and opens the exit door

Within the club, they are fully aware that Takefusa Kubo's situation has turned into a problem of sports and economic management. The sports management understands that keeping the player in this state could cause an even greater depreciation of his market value, something particularly sensitive in a club that carefully manages its assets. For this reason, Real Sociedad has already put the Japanese player on the market and is seriously considering a sale in the next winter transfer window.

The context has changed radically from last summer. Back then, the club was demanding around 60 million euros for his transfer and was inflexible to any negotiation attempts. Now, with a clear drop in performance and an increasingly hostile environment, Real Sociedad would be willing to accept offers close to 40 million euros, a significantly lower amount but one that would allow closing the deal before his value continues to decrease.

January emerges as a strategic solution for all parties

The January transfer market emerges as a possible way out for both Takefusa Kubo and Real Sociedad. For the player, a change of scenery could help reset his career, regain confidence, and rediscover his best form away from the current pressure surrounding him in San Sebastián. For the club, selling in winter would allow anticipating a greater loss and freeing an important spot for the second half of the season.

It is not only an economic decision but also a sporting one. Real Sociedad needs committed players, with energy and influence, something that Kubo is currently not offering. Keeping him in the team without a clear improvement is a risk that the organization seems unwilling to take for a longer period. Therefore, different scenarios are already being considered in the offices regarding the possibility of an immediate sale.

Takefusa Kubo faces a turning point in his career. What not long ago seemed like a story of sustained success now threatens to become a hasty exit marked by frustration. Real Sociedad, pragmatic and aware of the market, prefers to act before the damage worsens. January could mark the end of a chapter that began with excitement and brilliance but now fades without clear answers.