Real Sociedad Legend to Depart Club

Real Sociedad defender Aritz Elustondo is set to depart the club at the end of the season. The news was officially confirmed by the Spanish team's press office.

"310 matches and 11 seasons with the team of his life. A role model both on and off the pitch, an irreplaceable player. Thank you very much, Aritz!" the club stated in its announcement.

This season, the 32-year-old footballer has featured in 17 matches across all competitions, without registering a goal or an assist.

Elustondo has spent his entire professional career at Real Sociedad, winning the Copa del Rey twice with the team – in the 2019/2020 season and again in the current campaign.