Real Sociedad president was shocked from figures

Miguel Fuentes, the Primera Liga club newly elected president, admitted he was shocked when he looked at the club's accounts, saying the club is in a precarious financial predicament. "The situation is worse than we thought. We are in a very worrying position," he said.

The financial problems have limited the club's dealings in the transfer market in recent seasons, and the club had to rely on youngsters who have progressed from their academy. However, it looks as hands could be tied again this year, and Fuentes also admitted that the club will have a budget that won't leave much room for maneuver and it will impact on the ability to bring in new players.