Real Madrid did not make any signings in August, but they did make two deadline exits official. Reinier Jesus left on loan for the fourth time to Frosinone, while Alvaro Odriozola ended his run of loans by joining former club Real Sociedad on a permanent deal.
Alvaro Odriozola has completed a return to former club Real Sociedad from Real Madrid. Odriozola has played a reduced role in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans at Real Madrid during the last 12 months with the 27-year-old making just three La Liga appearances last season.
Real Madrid won’t be signing anyone on the final day of the summer transfer window, but there could be multiple deals involving players leaving the club.
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has admitted interest in Real Madrid fullback Alvaro Odriozola. The defender is available from Real Madrid, having originally come through youth system at La Real.
Real Madrid are very unlikely to sign any players before the closing of the transfer window on Friday, but there is expected to be outgoings. Alvaro Odriozola could be one that goes, with Real Sociedad interested in re-signing the right-back, who is out of favour under Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Sociedad have been active in the transfer market in recent weeks, having signed Arsen Zakharyan and Kieran Tierney from Dinamo Moscow and Arsenal respectively.
Real Madrid have declared that for them the market is closed, in the words of Carlo Ancelotti at least, but there is one door that remains open – the exit.
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Odriozola looks set for a departure after five years at the club. Odriozola, 27, signed for Los Blancos for €32m in 2018, but failed to make the desired impact on the right side of their defence.
Alvaro Odriozola is close to completing a summer return to Real Sociedad. Odriozola has played a bit part role in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans at Real Madrid in the last 12 months with the 27-year-old making just three La Liga appearances last season.
Alvaro Odriozola is leaving Real Madrid this summer. The fullback and Real management have agreed the best move would be for the fullback to depart. For the moment, no offers have arrived, though interest exists for Odriozola.
Chelsea are pursuing a transfer for a Real Madrid outcast this summer as part of their squad revamp. The Blues are determined to give new boss Mauricio Pochettino the tools to succeed.
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