Understudy Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez is looking forward to a new chapter in his career after leaving the Premier League Champions for Real Sociedad in search of regular first-team football.
On the first day of Real Sociedad's pre-season training, there were no new signings, just several young players from the B team.
Teenager Arda Guler scored on his first league start to move Real Madrid within four points of winning their 36th LaLiga title with a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and Mikel Merino's contract saga with Real Sociedad continues.
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has set tongues wagging in the Nigerian camp after surprisingly featuring for his club on Wednesday night despite withdrawing from the AFCON squad due to injury.
Holders Manchester City will face FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League.