Real Sociedad Seeks Solutions for Four Players

Real Sociedad is seeking solutions for four of its players. Brais Méndez, Arsen Zakharyan, Jon Karrikaburu, and Carlos Fernández are the names that are most likely to leave the club.

What happened to Brais Méndez?

Brais Méndez, 29, had an offer from Saudi Arabia that was close to being finalized, but ultimately did not happen. The sporting director, Erik Bretos, highlighted that Brais has been a professional and has been available to the coach.

What about Arsen Zakharyan?

Arsen Zakharyan, 23, has not delivered the expected performance in his three years at Real Sociedad. The club invested 12 million euros in him, but he has only scored three goals.

What will happen to Jon Karrikaburu and Carlos Fernández?

Jon Karrikaburu, 23, and Carlos Fernández, 30, are also on the list of players who could leave the club. The sporting director explained that the best decisions will be made for them to play football and express themselves as players.

Real Sociedad is currently in 10th place in the league, with 46 points, 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses in 38 games. Their last match was a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on May 23, 2026.