👀 Real Sociedad closing in on signing Duje Caleta-Car | OneFootball

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Basque club is very close to finalizing the transfer of Croatian defender Duje Ćaleta-Car, who currently plays for Olympique Lyon. This move comes at a crucial time for the team, which is looking to strengthen its defense ahead of the next LALIGA season.

Ćaleta-Car, 28, has had an interesting journey in his career. Trained in Croatian football, the player stood out at Red Bull Salzburg before making the jump to larger clubs like Olympique Marseille and Southampton. However, his stint at Lyon has not been entirely stable, and with the French club facing economic difficulties, the defender has been put on the transfer list.

Now, Real Sociedad seems to be taking advantage of this opportunity to add a player with experience in European competitions. The team from San Sebastian, known for its attractive style of play and its commitment to young players, sees in Ćaleta-Car a key piece to strengthen its rearguard.

With a career that includes more than 388 matches, 17 goals and 10 assists, the Croatian brings solidity and versatility to the defense. In addition, his arrival could be a boost for a team that last year was close to qualifying for European competitions, showing great performance in the Spanish championship.

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The details of the transfer are not yet completely closed, but negotiations are progressing rapidly.

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