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Real Sociedad has seriously complicated the operation that was shaping up to be its big hit in the summer transfer market. The signing of Equi Fernández, the Argentine midfielder from Al-Qadsiah, has shifted from being a straightforward process to a stalled negotiation with high-risk undertones, as reported by Noticias de Gipuzkoa. While the player has privately shown excitement about coming to San Sebastián, the negotiation pace and manner of Real Sociedad have triggered unexpected tensions with the Saudi entity.
Just a few weeks ago, an agreement was considered a done deal from Saudi Arabia, but time has passed, and Real Sociedad has taken a more conservative stance. They offered around 18 million euros, close to what Al-Qadsiah once paid Boca Juniors, but far from the 50 million stated in the Argentine's release clause. In a scenario where Real is set to earn 70 million for Zubimendi, in Saudi Arabia, they fail to grasp the lack of decisiveness in closing a strategic deal.
Equi Fernández's transfer to Real Sociedad is becoming complicated
Al-Qadsiah had already started maneuvering in the market anticipating Equi's departure. Their plan was to replace him with two signings financed by his sale, but the delay in the final proposal has dampened that possibility. The Saudi club has issued a clear warning: if a convincing offer is not made in the coming days, they will demand full payment of the release clause. Meanwhile, Equi continues to train at a high level in the preseason. However, the midfielder's future is more tangled than ever. What was supposed to be Real Sociedad's summer bombshell could turn against them.
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