Real Sociedad has made a significant move this summer. The Donostia-based club has officially announced the signing of Ainhoa Marín, who becomes the third reinforcement for the entity to face a historic season marking the return to the UEFA Women's Champions League.

What has happened?

The Catalan forward, who has already passed the medical examination at the Policlínica Gipuzkoa and has stepped on the Reale Arena pitch, commits to the San Sebastián team for the next two seasons, signing a long-term contract until June 30, 2028.

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

Why is it important for Real Sociedad?

The signing of Ainhoa Marín is a statement of intent by Real Sociedad, as the player had a contract with Deportivo de La Coruña until 2028. However, the call of the txuri-urdin European project has been decisive in accelerating an operation that gives the Real Sociedad attack a boost.

What comes next?

With this move, the Real Sociedad sports management continues to strengthen a squad that aims to compete on an equal footing in the European scene. The signing of the badalonesa adds to the previously confirmed incorporations of Laura Camino and Ainoa Campo.

The forward will join the team's discipline under the orders of the technical staff with the start of the pre-season at the Zubieta facilities. Real Sociedad aims to continue improving its position in the league and make a good impression in the UEFA Women's Champions League.