Real Sociedad are being linked with a move for SC Freiburg’s German-Nigerian goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, 24, who currently plays in the Bundesliga and is valued at €25.00m.
The La Liga club are reportedly monitoring Atubolu’s situation in Germany as they assess options to strengthen their goalkeeping department ahead of next season. The Freiburg-born stopper, who stands at 1.90m and wears the No 1 shirt for his hometown club, has emerged as one of the most highly-rated young keepers in the Bundesliga.
Data from Transfermarkt lists his market value at €25.00m, but there is no publicly available end date for his current Freiburg contract and no indication yet that he is close to becoming a free agent. For now, any move to San Sebastián would likely require a substantial fee rather than a free transfer, with the reported probability of a deal still marked only as “?” on the transfer rumour front.
Atubolu, who holds both German and Nigerian nationality, has come through the Freiburg system and established himself as first choice, featuring in the Bundesliga for the club where he also represents the first team listed as his “national team” on his profile. In recent matches for Freiburg’s senior side, he has continued to build a reputation as a modern goalkeeper comfortable with the ball at his feet and strong in one‑v‑one situations, though detailed public statistics for specific fixtures remain limited.
Born on 25 May 2002 in Freiburg im Breisgau and a right‑footed specialist in his position, Atubolu fits the profile of a long-term project for any club prepared to invest. Should Real Sociedad turn this interest into a firm offer, a move to La Liga could mark a significant next step, shaping his development and raising his profile on the European stage if the transfer eventually comes to fruition.
