Real Sociedad is monitoring the right-back market this summer, as Álvaro Odriozola will be sidelined until 2027. Odriozola's absence leaves the club with limited options in that position, prompting the management to consider potential signings. According to Diario Vasco, while the club's priority is to sign a center-back and an attacker, they are also keeping an eye on right-back opportunities. However, any move is not considered obligatory at this time. The summer has started with the decision not to extend the loans of Duje Caleta-Car and Wesley.

The departure of Aritz Elustondo and Odriozola's long-term absence leave Jon Aramburu and Gaizka Rupérez as the remaining options. Rupérez barely played last season due to a meniscus issue, raising uncertainty about his ability to contribute immediately. With four competitions ahead, only Aramburu is assured of a spot in the team. Rupérez will start pre-season as part of the group and will compete for a place in the squad, having been working at Zubieta to be ready for July 4.

Odriozola tore his cruciate ligament and underwent surgery in late February, followed by a routine knee procedure before the final. It is uncertain whether he will have meaningful minutes before that point. The situation at right-back is critical, as the club has not renewed Dadie and Ansotegi only has Garro, a 21-year-old who is not viewed as a first-team profile. Therefore, the B team may also need attention. The last signing in the right-back position was Hamari Traoré in 2023, who was sold to Paris FC for around four and a half million, an exception in a decade largely covered by academy products.