Sadiq's ultimatum to Real Sociedad

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17/05/26 19:00:00

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Real Sociedad is going through an intense summer regarding the restructuring of its squad. The sporting direction of the txuri-urdin has started a profound restructuring that has led to many confirmed departures.

First, the departures of Jon Magunazelaia to Eibar, Martín Zubimendi to Arsenal, and Jon Ander Olasagasti to Levante were finalized. To that list were added in recent days Carlos Fernández, who will play for Mirandés, and Jon Pacheco, whose signing with Deportivo Alavés was made official this Monday. And it won't be the end: new movements are expected, with names like Javi López, Sheraldo Becker, Álvaro Odriozola, or Umar Sadiq in the spotlight.

The case of the Nigerian forward is undoubtedly the big soap opera of the summer in Donostia. Real Sociedad does not count on him for the immediate future, and the player himself does not want to stay either. His contract extends until 2028, but the white and blue entity is looking for a definitive transfer that would allow recovering part of the 20 million invested. The problem arises because Sadiq only considers one destination: Valencia CF.

Sadiq prioritizes Valencia over any offer

The Che team has offered a loan with a cost of 500,000 euros and is willing to cover the player's salary, who would even accept a pay cut to facilitate the operation. However, Real demands a sale, which complicates the negotiation. Girona FC, aware of the situation, shows openness to pay a transfer fee, which would also open the door for the Basques to vigorously pursue Yangel Herrera, a target to strengthen the midfield. Nevertheless, the Nigerian stands firm: he wants to return to Mestalla and does not consider other proposals.

The situation has become even more tense in recent weeks. Sadiq was absent from the stadium during the last match against Espanyol, where other discarded players were present, and he does not appear in the team photo honoring Turrientes for his 100 matches. Additionally, the club has not assigned him a squad number for the next season, an obvious sign that he is not part of the plans.

It is striking that a player with such modest numbers is pushing so hard. In three years, he has played just 50 matches with the white and blue shirt, totaling less than 2,000 minutes and only scoring four goals. His trajectory was marked since his arrival in 2022 when he scored on his debut and suffered a serious injury in the second match. Since then, he never managed to regain the level he showed in previous stages.

His most convincing spell came precisely at Mestalla during the second half of the last season, where he scored six goals with Valencia, regaining the confidence he had lost in San Sebastián. Hence his desire to return under Corberán's command. Nevertheless, his strong stance against Real proves challenging to maintain. The club seeks solutions that balance the sporting and economic aspects, aware that Sadiq Umar's future will largely influence the closing of the market for Anoeta's team.

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