Real Sociedad‘s record signing Umar Sadiq has had a tough spell in Donostia-San Sebastian. While so many players thrive at the Reale Arena, just 1,363 mintues and three goals tell the story of his season.
It’s been a treacherous two-year spell at Real Sociedad for Umar Sadiq, who has struggled for prominence during his time in Donostia-San Sebastian. He tore his ACL soon after arriving from Almeria, but he’s still barely playing after his recovery.
It’s safe to say that Umar Sadiq has had a very difficult time at Real Sociedad. Having signed from Almeria in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €20m, he ended up rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament just two weeks later, which saw him ruled out for almost 12 months.
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil was delighted with their 3-2 win at Granada. Imanol was particularly pleased with Sadiq Umar and Andre Silva scoring on the day.
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Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar has defended himself after leaving Nigeria's AFCON squad. Umar was released after Nigeria's medical team deemed him unfit with a knee injury.
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has offered his version of events amid an injury controversy at the Africa Cup of Nations. Sadiq looked set to play a key role in Nigeria’s attack at the tournament on the back of his return to fitness with La Real this season.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has admitted that he is unclear as to how Umar Sadiq has seemingly recovered from injury weeks ahead of schedule. Sadiq was due to be one of the players to lead the line for the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations, but Peseiro dropped him from the squad after an injury.
Real Sociedad make the short trip to Pamplona on Wednesday as they take on Osasuna in their Copa del Rey round of 16 tie. The competition presents a good opportunity for silverware for the Basque side, who will likely go all out to reach the later stages of the competition.
It has been a difficult few days for Nigeria. Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface picked up a muscle injury earlier this week, which has ruled him out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast, and the Super Eagles have now lost another attacking option.
Real Sociedad have not been expected to sign anyone this month, although with Takefusa Kubo, Umar Sadiq and Hamari Traore all unavailable for the next few weeks due to participation in the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations respectively, Imanol Alguacil’s side may need some short-term reinforcements.
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Manchester United have been linked with a surprise move for the Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq. A report from Fichajes claims that Manchester United are keeping tabs on the 26-year-old striker and they could look to bring him to Old Trafford when the transfer window opens in January.
Almeria sold their star striker from last summer, agreeing a €25m deal with Real Sociedad for Umar Sadiq, and it looks as if they are looking at another major sale this summer.
Real Sociedad have been handed a very welcome boost ahead of their final four matches of the season. Umar Sadiq has returned to full training, having been out for the last eight months due to injury.
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