Real Sociedad B is looking to repeat its survival in Segunda after an outstanding campaign in which they finished above Valladolid, Cádiz, and Zaragoza. Jon Ansotegi and Imanol Agirretxe keep a strong core, but key pieces like Dadie are leaving the team. Balda and Mikel Rodríguez, both 24, will step up for first-team assessments, with Balda out after spleen surgery and Rodríguez set to be fit. Job Ochieng, no longer under-23, cannot feature for the first team in domestic competitions. Luken Beitia will work under the head coach, his role hinging on centre-back plans after Aritz and Caleta-Car departed. The club will trigger Kazunari Kita's 1.5 million buy clause, then weigh a loan or another year in the B. Gorka Carrera, with 15 goals, is in line for a loan to a leading Segunda side or even Primera. Aitor Fraga anchors the goalkeeping group, ineligible for Liga or Copa but eligible for Europe if registered. Lander Astiazaran, Dani Díaz, and Álex Marchal remain, and Ghanaian Andrews Adjabeng steps up as the first from the Africa Talent partnership to reach this level. Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Ekain Orobengoa lead the attack, with Javi Soroeta signed and Sydney Osazuwa's return from AZ Alkmaar uncertain. There are 27 candidates overall and sporting lead Erik Bretos prefers minimal recruitment unless a clear opportunity emerges, as with last year's successful addition of Kita.