Sporting Gijón Secure Goalkeeper Egoitz Arana from Real Sociedad B

Real Sporting de Gijón have completed the signing of goalkeeper Egoitz Arana from Real Sociedad's reserve team. The move marks the club's first incoming reinforcement for the upcoming season. The agreement is pending only the signing of the contract. Egoitz Arana currently plays for the Real Sociedad B side, commonly known as Sanse. He will join Sporting's first team at the Mareo training ground. The transfer is intended to strengthen the goalkeeper position. The club announced the deal after an exclusive report by La Nueva España. The news was subsequently echoed by Noticias de Gipuzkoa, confirming the agreement is fully concluded. Sporting's sporting director confirmed that all terms have been agreed and the contract is ready for finalisation. The club expects the paperwork to be completed shortly. The acquisition comes as Sporting prepares for the new campaign, aiming to improve its squad depth. The club had identified the goalkeeper position as a priority. With the signing, Sporting de Gijón now has a new option between the posts as they approach the start of the season. The club will integrate Arana during pre‑season training.