Here we go: Barcelona defender set to join Real Sociedad despite Borussia Dortmund links

Here we go: Barcelona defender set to join Real Sociedad despite Borussia Dortmund links About a week ago, it appeared Hector Fort was destined to join Borussia Dortmund in a permanent deal, with Barcelona holding a certain percentage of the player’s transfer rights. However, that deal has stalled and the player is now set to join Real Sociedad, as Spanish media reported widely recently. Fort’s supposed move to Sociedad is a dramatic change for fortune for the player, who was reportedly keen on joining the Bundesliga. Romano gives the ‘here we go’ Forts move to Real Sociedad has now received the customary ‘here we go’ from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist suggests Barcelona have reached an agreement with Los Txuri-Urdin , with a total of deal value of around €8 million. Hector Fort was close to joining Dortmund earlier this month. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Although the transfer deal value is significantly lower than expected, it comes with strings attached, with Sociedad giving up a substantial control of the player’s future. Indeed, Barcelona have a 50% sell-on fee clause attached in the contract, which means the club are entitled to half the amount of Fort’s future sale value. Moreover, the Catalans have also retained a buyback clause for just €20 million, which is quite reasonable and something the club could activate if Fort manages to make a big breakthrough in La Liga this season. Will Fort receive game-time? Hector Fort will be joining Sociedad this summer. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) A move to Real Sociedad perhaps makes more sense for Fort, since he would not have gotten guaranteed minutes at Dortmund. At Dortmund, Fort would have had to compete with Julian Ryerson, a combative fullback regarded highly in the BVB camp. At Sociedad, Fort has to compete with Jon Aramburu and Alvaro Odriozola. HIs style of play could suit the tactics of Pellegrino Matarazzo, who prefers technically-gifted marauding fullbacks. Therefore, it is fair to assume that Fort will have a better chance of making a breakthrough at Sociedad, though competing with Aramburu won’t be an easy task for the La Masia graduate.