Real Sociedad confirm Lopez signing.

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22-year-old left-back Javier Lopez has been unveiled as the new Real Sociedad player after joining from Alaves for a fee of €7m including bonuses.

UFABET reported on Monday that Real Sociedad have officially confirmed the signing of Javier Lopez, with the 22-year-old left-back joining from Alaves for €6.5m plus €0.5m in bonuses and signing a six-year deal.

Javier Lopez is the second new signing of the summer for La Real, following Sergio Gomez’s arrival from Manchester City, and the pair will be Imanol Alguasil’s options at left-back following the departures of Kieran Tierney and Javier Galan. 

‘The 8 years in Vitoria were filled with unforgettable memories and experiences, all kinds of experiences that made me who I am today.’ 

‘This year has been the most important year of my life, I have fulfilled one of my dreams of playing in the first division. I would like to thank you from the Promotion ufabet bottom of my heart for everything you have given me, I will never forget it. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this wonderful journey, I feel like another Albiasul family,’ said the 22-year-old left-back.

Javier Lopez also sees ‘La Real’ as a good opportunity to develop his football career. ‘In life and in sport. The train only passes once and I have a new project in front of me that I want to manage. I am proud to repay what the club has given me. I cannot be more grateful. ‘

‘You made me feel at home. I will never forget this city or the wonderful people that surrounded me. I will always keep you in my heart. You will always be mine.’

‘Coming to a club as big as La Real is a step forward in my career. Especially to see what I’ve achieved in the last few years. Playing in the Champions League is great and this year we have the Europa League, which I haven’t experienced yet.’