Catalan defender Héctor Fort officially joins Real Sociedad for the 2026-27 season. The Basque club pays €8.5 million for 60% of the player's rights to FC Barcelona.
A defensive boost for Real Sociedad
Héctor Fort, 25, becomes the second summer signing for Real Sociedad. The defender, who trained at FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy, leaves his boyhood club after several seasons in the first team. His versatile profile, capable of playing as a full-back or in central defense, has caught the eye of the Basque club’s management, which is seeking defensive stability. The €8.5 million fee for 60% of his rights reflects Real Sociedad’s investment in strengthening its defensive sector. This amount adds to the club’s other summer transfer spending, as it remains active in the market.
A long-term contract until 2031
Héctor Fort signs a five-year deal, running until June 2031. This duration underscores the club’s confidence in him, as they look to his potential for the coming seasons. The Catalan defender will need to quickly adapt to the pace of La Liga and the technical demands of Imanol Alguacil’s team. His arrival aligns with Real Sociedad’s ambition to build a competitive squad capable of challenging Spain’s top teams. A bold move for a player whose career was until now tied to his hometown club.
A transfer that marks the summer of 2026
The deal follows weeks of negotiations between the two clubs. Real Sociedad, already active in the market with other moves, reaffirms its ambition to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Fort, meanwhile, leaves Barcelona after winning the 2023 Spanish league title but now seeks to write a new chapter in his career. Real Sociedad fans are now waiting to see how the young defender will fit into the team, as the club prepares for its European campaign in the 2026-27 season.
Fréderic Manet · 30 août 2026 · 2 min de lecture
