A more complex board

A month later, the Euro Cup was over, and, as we expected, far from simplifying things, it made it more complicated in the case of Real Sociedad. The mere fact of being the club that has contributed the most players to the Spanish team anticipates a complicated future, except that things are relatively smooth for the five players called up by From the origin.

Needless to say, the outcome of the contest, in which the txuri urdin plays a great role in some cases, introduces new elements that must be taken into account when determining the positions of each person. Except Remirowhich remained unpublished, despite which it gained fame for its virtues as an integrated element within the group, others had a very remarkable behavior, from Le Normandundisputed starter from day one, until Oyarzabalthe hero of the final against England, going through the contributions of Merino and Zubimendiwith certain conclusive contributions.

It can be said that they have all appreciated, and their market value is definitely increasing. Curiously, and except for the case of the goalkeeper, as far as I know at least, the other four have been and are on everyone’s lips, being the subject of speculation, better or worse established, and shaping the future marked with questions.

What happened in Germany is undoubtedly positive for Real, who know that they have five more important players than a month ago, although, on the contrary, they also know that if before the Euro Cup they are coveted by half of the continent , now They are more. The hypothetical risks have multiplied exponentially.

Today it is worth recalling the unwritten but generally accepted saying that “the player ends up playing where he wants”, regardless of what is agreed in a document. It remains to be determined what is the persuasive capacity of the club to convince these footballers that the best place to continue being a footballer is Real Sociedad. It won’t be easy.

When being natural is natural

It is generally accepted that the footballer is not exactly the paradigm of maturity, restraint or explanation. For some, it is enough to open their mouths to define themselves. But, fortunately, not everyone fits this premise, making them unique individuals. Two of the goalkeepers of the Spanish team fit this profile exactly, First Simon and Alex Remiro. It was very comforting, in the midst of the chaotic and crazy chaos of the moments after winning the Euro Cup, to hear the Athletic goalkeeper reflect with a composure and rationality that was not appropriate in the moment, and which he seemed to handle with a natural nature. of a person they are used to living with. In its part, Remiro, who was the only footballer who did not play, could see on his face a joy more typical of someone who had just survived a late and decisive penalty in the final, than someone who had not entered the field in the entire tournament. And those who know Real’s goalkeeper know the wood that Cascante’s goalkeeper is made of. I say this as a journalist: how refreshing it is to meet men who make normalcy the norm.

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Melon by Robert Navarro

He is 22 years old, he has one year left on his contract with Real, everyone feels that he is good, but something does not quite add up to this equation, because, otherwise, we would not talk about a future to be determined, but rather about a situation that was resolved long ago. The Catalan footballer, endowed with undeniable qualities, is not yet done breaking, although he is still expected.

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Only three are left

The club released the previous day Alex Sola towards Getafe, where the ‘overbooking’ situation that occurred on the right side of Txuri Urdin’s defense was partially alleviated. There are still three contenders for ownership: Traorecurrent position holder; Odriozola, willing to make it difficult for Malian; and J.to Mikel Aramburu, the great promise and emergence. Three is still a lot. We will see.