Real Sociedad is evaluating the potential return of Umar Sadiq after his loan spell at Valencia CF, but the Nigerian striker’s future remains uncertain, as per Que Deportes.
While Sadiq has shown signs of improvement at Valencia, the Basque club is still considering their attacking options for next season and may have other plans for their forward line.
Valencia Pleased with Sadiq’s Progress
Since joining Valencia in the winter transfer window, Sadiq has started to regain form, scoring twice—once in La Liga and once in the Copa del Rey. While he has not yet reached the prolific levels he displayed at Almería, his performances have been an improvement from his time at Real Sociedad, where he struggled to make an impact following his return from a long-term injury.
Valencia has yet to make a decision on whether to pursue a permanent transfer or extend his loan for another season, but the club is open to negotiations, depending on how he performs in the coming months.
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Real Sociedad’s Transfer Strategy
Despite his recent resurgence, Sadiq may not have a place in Imanol Alguacil’s long-term plans at Real Sociedad. The club is reportedly looking for a more consistent goal scorer to complement their attacking unit, which includes the likes of Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Brais Méndez.
A return to San Sebastián is possible for Sadiq, but not necessarily for him to stay. Real Sociedad is interested in signing Almería’s in-form striker Luis Suárez, who has been dominating LaLiga Hypermotion with 20 goals this season. One option on the table is to include Sadiq—who remains a fan favorite at Almería—as part of the deal to bring Suárez to the Reale Arena.
What Next for Sadiq?
With Valencia showing interest in keeping him and Real Sociedad considering his role in a potential transfer, Sadiq’s future remains up in the air. The next few months will be crucial in determining whether he will return to Donosti to fight for a place in the team or be used as leverage in Real Sociedad’s pursuit of a new striker.
For now, his performances at Valencia will be closely monitored, as they could play a decisive role in shaping his next move.
