Umar Sadiq: What is holding up his departure from Real Sociedad? | OneFootball

Umar Sadiq: What is holding up his departure from Real Sociedad?

Umar Sadiq's departure remains uncertain just hours before the transfer window closes.

The Nigerian striker, who has struggled since joining Real Sociedad in 2022, is seeking a way out, but negotiations with Valencia CF have stalled. The Che club is offering a paid loan of one million euros, covering the player's full salary (around three million per year). However, Real Sociedad considers the offer insufficient and insists on the inclusion of a mandatory purchase option—a condition that Valencia is currently refusing.

Given this context, Sadiq remaining in Donostia cannot be ruled out. His agents, still in San Sebastián, are holding multiple meetings in an effort to break the deadlock. The player himself wants to get more playing time and regain confidence, but the lack of solid alternatives continues to cast doubt over his future.