Real Sociedad hand five-year deal to 23-year-old defender – Football España

Real Sociedad have tied down one of their most promising academy graduates in Jon Pacheco, after announcing a new long-term deal for the 23-year-old. His new contract will keep him at the club until 2030.

Part of the Gold-medallist Spanish Olympic team this summer, Pacheco has been tipped as the long-term replacement for Robin Le Normand in the Txuri-Urdin. However it has been a tougher season for Pacheco, who has lost his place to West Ham loanee Nayef Aguerd, playing 909 minutes in 13 appearances.

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With Aguerd set to leave at the end of his loan deal as things stand, and Aritz Elustondo out of contract in 2026, Pacheco is one of the long-term options to hold down the backline alongside Jon Martin and Igor Zubeldia.

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Pacheco has played 87 times for La Real, and had a contract until 2027, hence why his extension came as something of a surprise. It may give him the security to pick up his form again though under Imanol Alguacil.