Real Sociedad is expected to permanently sign Kazunari Kita, a left-footed Japanese defender who has been performing at a high level for Sanse, the club's reserve team. The club holds an option to buy the player from Kyoto Sanga, and this option will be exercised for a fee reported there as two million euros. Journalist Kazu Kakiuchi of Sponichi has affirmed that Real Sociedad will acquire the young player's rights with a definitive purchase. The club is reinforcing its central defense after the departures of Aritz and Caleta-Car.