According to Marca, the total sum for the transfer of Mikel Rodríguez to Alavés is 2 million euros.

Marca reports that Mikel Rodríguez was presented at Mendizorroza this Friday and is joining Alavés on a permanent transfer. Mikel Rodríguez acknowledged that his agent informed him of Alavés' interest a month ago and that he wanted to come from the beginning because he did not believe he would have an opportunity at Real. The footballer accepted the proposal as soon as he learned of it. Rodríguez expressed gratitude to Real Sociedad for the years he was there.

Mikel Rodríguez is a new player for Deportivo Alavés, with a contract until 2031. Deportivo Alavés' sporting director, Sergio Fernández, stated that following Jon Guridi's departure, they were looking for a player who could adapt to various positions and that Mikel Rodríguez fits those requirements. Fernández also revealed that they had been pursuing Mikel Rodríguez for over a year and thanked Real Sociedad for their empathy in the process.

Mikel Rodríguez, a 24-year-old Spanish central midfielder for Real Sociedad's B team, Sanse, is close to being permanently transferred to Deportivo Alavés due to a perceived lack of opportunity in the first team. According to Noticias de Gipuzkoa, the deal is very near completion and would include a buy-back clause for Real Sociedad. The transfer would involve a five-year contract with Alavés. The structure of a permanent sale with a buy-back option might be used due to new rules that limit loan deals. In the 2025/2026 season in LaLiga2, Mikel Rodriguez had 33 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €700k.