Real Sociedad transfers Brais Méndez to Columbus Crew for 6 million euros. The player from Mos will sign until the 2028-2029 season with an option for an additional season.

What has happened to Brais Méndez?

Real Sociedad and Columbus Crew have reached an agreement for the transfer of Brais Méndez for 6 million euros. The midfielder arrived in Donosti in the summer of 2022 from Celta de Vigo.

Career at Real Sociedad

Brais Méndez leaves with 166 official matches and 33 goals to his name. Real Sociedad will receive up to 6 million euros, when they paid 15 million four years ago.

What's next for Real Sociedad?

Real Sociedad will return to European competition two years later, with a squad that includes Carlos Soler, Sucic, Yangel Herrera, Gorrotxategi, Turrientes, and Pablo Marín. Real Sociedad, currently in 10th place in La Liga with 46 points, 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses in 38 games, will have to resort to the market in search of a profile similar to Brais Méndez.

Sharing a team with a former Valencia player

The American club, which finished the season 10th outside the playoffs, has André Gomes, who arrived at the club a year ago. Real Sociedad, which has a goal deficit of 2 in the season, with 59 goals scored and 61 conceded, will seek to improve its position in the table with the new signing. The last time Real Sociedad played, they drew 1-1 with Espanyol on May 23, 2026, and in their last 5 games, they have obtained 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.