Real Sociedad Slaps €15 million Valuation on Sadiq Umar amid Genoa and Sevilla interests

• Real Sociedad sets a 15 million euro valuation for Sadiq Umar, making it a potential stumbling block for interested suitors like Genoa and Sevilla.
• The Nigerian striker's future at the club is uncertain due to limited playing time and failure to meet expectations, prompting speculation about a transfer or loan move.

Super Eagles Striker Sadiq Umar, is facing an uncertain future at Real Sociedad due to limited playing time and failure to meet the high expectations that came with his significant transfer fee. As a result, the club is open to negotiating a transfer, with a valuation of 15 million euros plus a percentage of a future sale.

According to Spanish sports newspaper Diario AS, Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has recently shown a preference for Sheraldo Becker over Sadiq, further indicating a potential exit for the Nigerian striker. This development has sparked speculation about Sadiq's future, with several clubs already expressing interest in signing him.

Sadiq joined Real Sociedad in 2022 for a substantial fee of 20 million euros, following an impressive season at Almeria. However, he struggled to regain his form after suffering a significant injury in his debut season, which has hindered his progress and limited his playing time. Despite recovering from the injury, Sadiq has found it challenging to regain the form that initially attracted Real Sociedad's interest.

Genoa and Sevilla are among the clubs interested in signing Sadiq, but they prefer a loan arrangement rather than a permanent transfer. This approach may be due to the high valuation placed on the striker by Real Sociedad, which could be a stumbling block for potential suitors. Valencia was also in the running to sign Sadiq but has since signed Rafa Mir, making a move for the Nigerian striker unlikely.

Real Sociedad's valuation of 15 million euros plus a percentage of a future sale may prove challenging for interested parties to meet. As a result, Sadiq's future remains uncertain, with a transfer or loan move possible in the coming weeks.