The ideal substitute for Zubimendi for Real Sociedad

Several months after Martín Zubimendi's departure, Real Sociedad has still not found the ideal replacement for the Arsenal midfielder.

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<p>Martín Zubimendi, Spanish midfielder of Real Sociedad</p>
<p>Martín Zubimendi, Spanish midfielder of Real Sociedad</p>

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Rodrigo Mendoza emerges as a standout name on Real Sociedad's agenda, which is feeling the absence of Martín Zubimendi and is in search of a successor for its midfield. Since the current Arsenal player left, the Anoeta team has struggled to create plays.

The midfielder from Elche is surprising everyone in his first full season in LaLiga with personality, clear vision, and an oriented control reminiscent of Pedri's profile. In fact, the Canarian player from Barcelona recently spoke about him, highlighting the potential of the 20-year-old.

In Anoeta, they are carefully analyzing his progression, aware that Real Sociedad needs a modern playmaker after reshuffling tactics due to the departure of their usual leader. The impact of the young Elche player has sparked internal praise and caught the attention of rival scouts, recognizing his tactical reading, composure under pressure, and constant involvement in transitions. The Basque team will have to outmaneuver all their competitors.

Rodrigo Mendoza, top choice for Real Sociedad

Reports from the sports management suggest that his release clause, set at 20 million euros, is manageable within a strategic operation. Nobody at Real Sociedad wants hasty decisions, but there is consensus on the need to find a dynamic brain capable of controlling tempos and maintaining balance.

Observing Rodrigo Mendoza's potential, everything indicates that 20 million euros will soon be a bargain for a player of his caliber. If the Elche player lives up to expectations, he will become one of the standout players in the near future.

Rodrigo Mendoza, young talent from Elche

Real Sociedad after the Martín Zubimendi era

Martín Zubimendi's influence still resonates in the San Sebastián locker room, where his reading and leadership left a void not easily filled. Rodrigo Mendoza emerges as a compatible profile, displaying an associative style, calculated attacking, and the ability to organize plays from intermediate zones without losing aggression.

Elche appreciates his competitive maturity and notes that, despite his age, he assumes responsibilities in demanding scenarios naturally. The coaching staff highlights his consistency and physical development as factors explaining his regularity in an increasingly intense championship. The young player has made a smooth entrance into LaLiga.

The handover of the txuri-urdin helm

In recent games, his influence has been reflected in intelligent stats, progressive passes, and timely defensive contributions that have turned Elche into one of the surprises of the current season.

All signs indicate that Rodrigo Mendoza will leave Martínez Valero in the summer, and Anoeta hopes that the Real Sociedad will be his destination, making him the new leader of the Basque squad. Compared to Pedri and Martín Zubimendi, the Elche player must be able to surpass the high expectations surrounding him.

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