Real Sociedad B HubReal Sociedad B may lose their goalkeeper Egoitz Arana, as Sporting de Gijón is negotiating his signing. The 24-year-old Basque goalkeeper, who stands at 1.97 meters tall, is the main candidate to replace Christian Joel.
What has happened?
Sporting de Gijón is looking to strengthen their goalkeeping position and has set their sights on Egoitz Arana, who currently plays for Real Sociedad B's reserve team in Segunda División.
Why is it important for Real Sociedad B?
The possible departure of Egoitz Arana could leave Real Sociedad B without their starting goalkeeper, which could affect their performance in the next season.
What comes next?
The contacts between Sporting de Gijón and Egoitz Arana have intensified in recent weeks and are progressing positively. However, there is no closed or signed agreement yet.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Sporting de Gijón vs Real Sociedad B | 1-0 |
Egoitz Arana has been the alternative to Aitor Fraga in the donostiarra goal, playing in 10 matches and conceding 15 goals. His height and projection over the medium and long term are highly valued by Sporting de Gijón's sports management.
