Sociedad confirm loan deal for Silva
Real Sociedad have wrapped up their latest piece of transfer business. Portuguese forward Andre Silva will initially join the Basque club on a one-year loan with a purchase option.
Silva hopes to replicate the success of former Leipzig transfer bust Alexander Sorloth, who regained his scoring touch during a second loan-stint in Spain last year.
Sorloth eventually moved to Villarreal on a permanent basis for a reported €10 million earlier this summer. Amid 31 Bundesliga appearances - during which he only went the full 90 minutes 5 times last season - Silva scored 4 goals and pocketed 7 assists.