La Liga
Madrid Loan Theo To Real Sociedad
Real Madrid left back Theo Hernandez goes out to Real Sociedad on a season long loan. The pacey defender signed the loan agreement upon returning from the team’s pre-season tour in the USA on Thursday.
After a brief stall due to lack of agreement, both clubs and the player came to a deal. According to Marca, Real Madrid will contribute to the French defender’s salary during his loan period in the Basque country.
Los Blancos will be hoping Hernandez can return to his previous electric form. Form which caused the Madrid club to pry him away from city rivals Atletico de Madrid a year ago for $27 mil USD.
Despite the interest of Juventus and other Premier League clubs,, Real Madrid feel Sociedad would be the best for young defender’s development. Although, he had previously spent time on loan with Alaves before joining the whites.
As a result of the transfer, youth team player Sergio Reguilon should replace Hernandez as Marcelo’s backup on the left of Madrid’s defense. Reguilon is impressing in pre-season matches and many feel he is ready for first team action.
With the signing of right back Alvaro Odriozola on the right side, Los Blanco’s defense appears to be ready for the 2018-2019 season. In the final analysis, new coach Julen Lopetegui has at his disposal a healthy mix of youth and experience.
Both Theo and his older brother Lucas Hernandez came up through the youth system at Atletico de Madrid. The older Hernandez remained with ‘Los Rojiblancos’ and recently became the preferred left back for his club. Additionally, Lucas lifted the World Cup trophy with France in July
Conversely, Theo will seek to reignite his career in a loan move that should see the young defender play weekly and gain in confidence.
