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Urko González Transfer from Real Sociedad to Espanyol
Mundo Deportivo reports on the return of Urko González de Zárate to Espanyol following successful summer negotiations. Urko González de Zárate returns to Espanyol after successful negotiations over the summer. He previously played for Espanyol on loan during the second half of the last season, contributing significantly to their campaign. Espanyol has now acquired more than 50% of his rights from Real Sociedad for around 4 million EUR. Urko has signed a five-year contract, valid until June 2030.
Mundo Deportivo reports on Urko González de Zárate's imminent transfer from Real Sociedad to Espanyol. Urko González de Zárate is set to transfer from Real Sociedad to Espanyol. He has traveled to Barcelona to finalize the transfer due to limited playing opportunities at Real Sociedad. Espanyol will pay slightly less than five million euros for Urko, and Real Sociedad will retain 20% of any future profit from a transfer. Urko previously played for Espanyol on loan, impressing with his performance. The transfer is expected to be completed today after medical examinations.
According to Marca, Real Sociedad has agreed to Espanyol's proposal concerning Urko González de Zárate. The deal, valued at five million euros, involves Espanyol acquiring 80% of the player's rights. Urko is set to rejoin Espanyol, a team where he performed impressively during the latter part of the previous season. Despite Martín Zubimendi's transfer, Urko was not expected to have significant playing time at Real Sociedad, especially with Jon Gorrotxategi joining the squad, along with the existing presence of Beñat Turrientes and potentially Carlos Soler. Initially, Espanyol proposed four million euros for 50% of Urko's rights, but the final agreement was settled at five million euros for 80% of the rights.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Urko González de Zárate is set to transfer to Espanyol after recognizing that his prospects at Real Sociedad were limited. The transfer deal between Real Sociedad and Espanyol is reportedly nearing four million euros. Although Real Sociedad will retain a percentage of any future sale, it is not as substantial as they initially hoped. Urko impressed during his loan spell at Espanyol last season, where he participated in 17 matches and contributed two assists, leading Espanyol's management to decide on a permanent transfer. This move will provide Urko with the opportunity for more playing time and consistency at Espanyol.
Marca reports on Espanyol's interest in acquiring Urko González de Zárate. Espanyol has shown interest in acquiring Urko González de Zárate, who was on loan with them in the second half of the last season and performed well. They have submitted an offer of four million euros for 50% of his rights. The decision to accept this offer is pending and may depend on Real Sociedad's signing of another midfielder, with Yangel Herrera being a potential target. Urko is aware that he may have fewer opportunities at Real Sociedad compared to Espanyol.
Mundo Deportivo reports on Espanyol's interest in acquiring Urko from Real Sociedad. Espanyol is interested in acquiring Urko from Real Sociedad. Conversations between Garagarza and his counterparts at Real Sociedad are considered crucial for this transfer, especially before their match in Anoeta.
Mundo Deportivo has reported on the possibility of Urko González de Zárate making a return to Espanyol from Real Sociedad. Urko González de Zárate, who is currently part of the Real Sociedad squad, is contemplating a move back to Espanyol, where he previously spent time on loan. Due to limited opportunities for playing time during pre-season and the first league match, coupled with stiff competition for his position and Real Sociedad's potential acquisition of Yangel Herrera, Urko is open to the idea of transferring. Espanyol's Fran Garagarza is actively pursuing the transfer, considering options such as a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause. Urko has indicated that he would prefer to return to Espanyol if he is unable to secure a place at Real Sociedad.
Mundo Deportivo reports on Espanyol's pursuit of a new central midfielder, focusing on Urko González de Zárate. Espanyol is intensifying efforts to sign a central midfielder with a profile similar to Urko González de Zárate. Despite being a complicated operation, Espanyol is pressing for Urko, especially if Real Sociedad signs Equi Fernández, which may lead to Urko being loaned back to Espanyol.
Urko González de Zarate is set to depart Real Sociedad this winter in search of increased playing time and consistency, which he has not achieved under the management of Imanol Alguacil. He is poised to join Espanyol on loan until the end of the season. This move will mark his first experience away from Zubieta. The 23-year-old midfielder has participated in only four matches for Real Sociedad this season, accumulating just over 300 minutes, largely because Alguacil has frequently excluded him from the squad. His transfer to Espanyol represents a strategic effort to boost his visibility and skills on the field, particularly after demonstrating potential in a Europa League match against Dinamo Kiev.
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