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.