Real Sociedad B loses Mikel Rodríguez: Alavés in transfer talks The 24-year-old midfielder, key to the B-team's Segunda División survival, is set to leave Zubieta. Real Sociedad is negotiating his transfer to Deportivo Alavés for €2 million for 50% of his rights. ## Why is Mikel Rodríguez leaving? Rodríguez, trained at Zubieta since youth, has yet to debut under Pellegrino Matarazzo. With a contract until 2029, the club retains a buy-back option. Last season, he played 33 games for Real B, scoring twice and assisting twice. ## What does Alavés offer? The albiazul club, seeking to strengthen after an inconsistent season (10th in La Liga with 46 points), offers a long-term deal. Quique Sánchez Flores has six midfielders, but Denis Suárez and Aleñá may leave. ## What does this mean for Real Sociedad? Rodríguez's potential exit, following a recent 0-1 loss to PAU (2026-07-11), marks a summer of change. With their next match against Toulouse on July 31, Real Sociedad seeks stability in an active transfer market.