Real Sociedad puts Kubo on the market

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Takefusa Kubo, a 25-year-old Japanese winger, faces a new scenario in the Real Sociedad's transfer market after two seasons with lower production and a start to the season with less prominence. The emergence of Job Ochieng and the presence of Gonçalo Guedes have increased the competition, while his contract remains valid until 2029.

This situation does not imply that Real Sociedad has officially announced a sale, but the performance and distribution of minutes have reopened the debate about his future. No significant offers for the Japanese player were disclosed in the last summer transfer market, and the club retained his registration.

Takefusa Kubo's Diminished Role in Real Sociedad

The numbers explain much of the change. Kubo ended the 2025/26 season with 27 official matches, 2 goals, and 4 assists, following 7 goals and 4 assists in 2024/25 and 7 goals and 5 assists in 2023/24.

The start of the 2026/27 season has not allowed him to reclaim that level. In the first eight official call-ups, he accumulated 232 minutes, with three starts but no goals or assists. Against Valencia on September 20, he did not play any minutes.

The sporting context has shifted under Pellegrino Matarazzo. Ochieng joined the first team with the number 12 and began the season after scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists for Sanse in the previous season. In February, he renewed his contract with Real Sociedad until 2028.

The Kenyan forward seized his chance in September: he scored a goal and delivered two assists against Elche in a 2-3 victory. He then started against Valencia, adding depth before being substituted.

🗣️ Take Kubo has spoken about his lack of minutes at the start of this season, having played only 32% of the minutes.

❌ The level he has shown since the last season seems much lower than what he had reached. #RealSociedad pic.twitter.com/CDjwhIzSap

— 1909passion (@1909passion_) September 23, 2026

The Transfer Market Resurfaces in Kubo's Future

Kubo is under contract with Real Sociedad until June 30, 2029, with a release clause of 60 million euros. Additionally, Real Madrid retains 50% of any future sale profit, a condition that directly impacts the economic structure of any deal.

The current market value of the Japanese player is estimated at 20 million euros, according to Transfermarkt, well below the club's established clause. The disparity between these figures would influence negotiations if a buyer willing to propose an offer below 60 million emerged.

Real Sociedad has heard exit scenarios in previous windows, although this summer did not receive a significant proposal prompting action. Kubo, in fact, stated in September that he found stability in San Sebastián after having been at various clubs before settling at Real Sociedad.

Now the market gains relevance again due to the internal competition changes. Ochieng wears number 12, Guedes 11, and Kubo 14, while Matarazzo has Barrenetxea, Sergio Gómez, and other offensive options.

The upcoming winter transfer window will reveal whether this loss of prominence leads to specific offers for Takefusa Kubo. With a contract until 2029 and a 60 million release clause, any exit will depend on a club willing to meet Real Sociedad's economic conditions.

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