Real Sociedad confirm signing of Umar Sadiq in €25m deal – Sporting Life

Real Sociedad were forced to spring into action following the sale of Alexander Isak to Newcastle United for a club record €70m, but they have managed to cover the position before the end of the transfer window.

✍ La Real signs 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗤#SadiqTxuriUrdin | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/GLWY6qP8Da

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) September 1, 2022

With just hours to go, La Real announced the signing of Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq from Almeria. The Nigerian international arrives on a six-year deal following two successful seasons in Segunda.

According to Relevo, the deal will be worth €20m in a fixed fee with a further €5m available in variables.

Sadiq is in fact the second reinforcement that Real Sociedad have brought in since the departure of Isak, following the addition of Alexander Sorloth on loan.

👋 See you on Saturday! 🔵⚪️🔵#SadiqTxuriUrdin | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/m2oiXlrp6H

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) September 1, 2022

Here’s Umar Sadiq travelling today to complete his move to Real Sociedad with his agents… and it’s now a done deal, signed and completed. Official soon. 🚨⚪️🔵 #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/COyTySd0mG

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2022

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Sadiq profiles as more of key .er for La Real though and at the age of 25 still has plenty of room to develop.

Overall, the Txuri-Urdin have managed the situation as best as could be hoped. Imanol Alguacil has more depth at the position now, with arguably a more accomplished striker in Sadiq. In the process they have also made a minimum of €45m in profit.