Real Sociedad have secured one of their most promising youth players, Jon Pacheco, after announcing a new long-term contract for the 23-year-old. His new contract will keep him at the club until 2030.
Pacheco, who is part of the Spanish Olympic team, gold medalists this summer, has been considered as the long-term replacement for Robin Le Normand in the txuri-urdin team. However, it has been a tougher season for Pacheco, who lost his place to West Ham loanee Nayef Aguerd, playing 909 minutes in 13 appearances.
How it started.
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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 maintain the backline alongside Jon Martin and Igor Zubeldia.
#RoyalSociety have announced that Jon Pacheco has signed a contract until 2030. pic.twitter.com/VZ0CMX0BIy
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Pacheco has played 87 times for Real and had a contract until 2027, hence his extension was a surprise. It can give him the confidence to regain his form again under the guidance of Imanol Alguacil.