He returned to the club after his time at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Fiorentina, and has had a difficult start to the season.
At 27 years old, Odriozola’s contract with Real Sociedad extends until June 2029
Real Sociedad youth player Álvaro Odriozola is at a crossroads in his football career due to a series of nagging injuries that have kept him out of action for much of the current season.
Odriozola, who returned to the club after his time at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Fiorentina, has had a difficult start to the season and has generated concern among the fans and the team’s coaching staff.
So far, the right side only He has participated in two games, accumulating limited playing time of 63 minutes in total. His last accident, which occurred before the match against Athletic Club, was a muscle injury in his thigh that forced him to take a break and focus on his recovery process.
Currently, Odriozola is immersed in a rehabilitation phase, hoping to be available for the crucial match against Mallorca. However, the Uncertainty persists as to his ability to overcome his physical problems and perform at his optimal level..
Real Sociedad made an investment of around three million euros to repatriate its youth player in the last transfer market, and I had high expectations for his performance. However, recurring injuries have hampered his efforts to prove his worth on the field.
At 27 years old, Odriozola’s contract with the club extends until June 2029, but it remains to be seen whether he can establish himself as the starting right back. The competition in the squad does not make things easy for him. While Odriozola recovers, Hamari Traoré has assumed responsibility in that position, playing virtually every available minute and gaining confidence as the undisputed starter on the right wing for Real Sociedad.
The San Sebastián club wants to recover Odriozola, not only to ease Traoré’s burden but also to strengthen his overall defense. The fans hope that his return is successful and that he can overcome the physical obstacles he has faced at this stage of his career.