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La Liga club close to sign Mats Hummels on free transfer

La Liga club close to sign Mats Hummels on free transfer

Real Sociedad are reportedly closing in on signing Mats Hummels.

That’s according to a recent report from leading transfer expert and CaughtOffside columnist Fabrizio Romano, who claims the Spanish side are working to bring in one of Europe’s most experienced centre-backs.

Not only does Hummels, 35, possess huge game-winning experience, but the German is also a free agent after failing to extend his contract with Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.

Real Sociedad closing in on Mats Hummels transfer

The Gladbach-born defender has enjoyed a stellar career up to this point. Splitting his professional playing time between Bayern Munich and Dortmund, the 35-year-old boasts 17 major trophies, including lifting the 2014 World Cup with Germany.

Mats Hummels is close to joining Real Sociedad.

However, now on the lookout for a new challenge, Hummels, who is now in the twilight of his career, is looking to test himself in a different country before he inevitably hangs up his boots.

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And for Sociedad, this is great news.

Along with a new striker, manager Imanol Alguacil is keen to add a solid centre-back to his options and judging by these latest reports, it seems a deal to sign Hummels is now a matter of when, not if.


Source link : https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/24/real-sociedad-mats-hummels-transfer/

Author : Andrew Walker

Publish date : 2024-08-24 09:20:57

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