According to the latest news from Radio Celtic, La Liga powerhouse Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with German center back Mats Hummels on a transfer and are expected to formally announce the major signing at the end of the current round of the league, i.e. next Monday. This marks a solid step forward for Real Sociedad on the road to strengthening their backline defense.
Since Tuesday, Real Sociedad have reportedly been in intense negotiations with Hummels' father and agent, Hermann Hummels. Although Hummels received offers from a number of parties, including a sincere invitation from Leverkusen, he was always attracted to the Real Sociedad project and eventually decided to reject other temptations and join the Spanish-based club. Hummels played alongside Xavi Alonso during his time at Bayern Munich, an experience that undoubtedly deepened his knowledge and love of La Liga soccer culture, but he remained firm in his choice of Real Sociedad as a new start to his career.
The two sides have agreed on the main terms of the contract after several rounds of negotiations and are only waiting for the final details to be finalized. It has been revealed that Hummels will sign a one-year contract with Real Sociedad with a one-year extension clause, which fully demonstrates the club's recognition of his ability and expectations for his future development.
It's worth noting that Real Sociedad are also planning to announce another major transfer this Sunday - Merino's deal to Arsenal - which will undoubtedly build momentum for the signing of Hummels. As the dust settles on Merino's transfer, Hummels' signing will follow suit and be officially announced on Monday, bringing this round of the league to a successful conclusion.
The addition of Hummels will undoubtedly inject new vitality and stability into Real Sociedad's backline. As an experienced center back, he will be a valuable asset to the team with his solid defense and outstanding leadership qualities on the field. As the new season draws near, Real Sociedad fans can't wait to see the German defender in action.
