👀 Real Sociedad close to signing Duje Caleta-Car

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Basque club is very close to finalizing the transfer of Croatian defender Duje Ćaleta-Car, who currently plays for Olympique Lyon. This move comes at a crucial time for the team, which is looking to strengthen its defense ahead of the upcoming LALIGA season.

🚨⚪️🔵 EXCL: Real Sociedad closing in on deal to sign Duje Caleta Car as new centre back from Olympique Lyon.

28 year old defender on the verge of completing his move. pic.twitter.com/4MXj5LalpH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2025

Ćaleta-Car, 28 years old, has had an interesting journey in his career. Trained in Croatian football, the player stood out at Red Bull Salzburg before making the leap to bigger clubs like Olympique Marseille and Southampton. However, his time at Lyon has not been entirely stable, and with the French club facing economic difficulties, the defender has been put on the transfer list.

Now, Real Sociedad seems to be seizing this opportunity to add a player with experience in European competitions. The team from San Sebastián, known for its attractive style of play and commitment to young players, sees Ćaleta-Car as a key piece to strengthen its defense.

With a career that includes over 388 matches, 17 goals, and 10 assists, the Croatian brings solidity and versatility to the defense. Moreover, his arrival could be a boost for a team that last year was close to qualifying for European competitions, showing great performance in the Spanish championship.

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The details of the transfer are not yet fully finalized, but negotiations are progressing rapidly.

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