Takefusa Kubo’s Resurgence at Real Sociedad After Return from Real Madrid

Real Sociedad has witnessed the remarkable resurgence of Takefusa Kubo in the 2023/24 season, as the Japanese international has become a formidable force for the Basque side.

Kubo faced a pivotal moment in his career at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign when he returned to Real Madrid after a series of loan spells. Despite joining Los Blancos in 2019, he never made a senior appearance for the club, consistently being loaned out to other teams.

His loan spells included stints at Mallorca, Villarreal, Getafe, and a return to Mallorca, before ultimately joining Real Sociedad permanently. Kubo’s desire to return to La Real was clear, as he had scored nine La Liga goals in the 2022/23 season, contributing to the club’s Champions League qualification.

Upon completing his permanent move to Real Sociedad, Kubo has excelled and attributed his resurgence to the club’s support. He stated, “La Real helped me to vindicate myself as a footballer. I was not in a good moment, and they helped me regain the path to success.”

Kubo’s journey underscores the pivotal role that La Real has played in revitalizing his career, proving that the club has been instrumental in his rediscovery as a footballing talent.