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Ending career with Sociedad Elustondo is set to depart Real Sociedad at the end of the season, according to the club.

Impact Elustondon is ending his time with Sociedad after a long career with the team, playing in 310 matches for the club. This comes as his role continues to dwindle over the past few seasons, still a decent player, but serving more as a rotational pick. He currently sits at six starts in 13 appearances this season, although he has yet to see a clean sheet or a goal contribution this campaign. At age 32, he still has years left to play, although the question remains if he can play at the top levels.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Elustondo recorded no stats in Sunday's 3-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Elustondo did not feature in Sunday's 3-1 win over Osasuna. The defender has appeared only once in the last 11 matches, playing just 34 minutes during that span, and continues to hold a substitute role that is likely to persist unless injuries arise in defense.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Elustondo (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Elustondo has recovered from his injuries and is back with the club, as the defender is on the bench and missing no time. He has only started once in his multiple appearances on the team sheet while going unused often, likely to remain in a minor role.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play vs. Osasuna Elustondo (strain) will be an option for Saturday's match against Osasuna, according to Oscar Badallo of MARCA.

Impact Elustondo was dealing with muscular discomfort last week, but the center-back has been involved in full training over the last few days and will be an option here. He might contend for a starting role right away due to the absence of Igor Zubeldia (strain).

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from muscle discomfort Elustondo is suffering from muscle discomfort, according to his club.

Impact Elustondo is not going to be a part of a friendly for the Basque Football Federation, as the defender is suffering from some discomfort. This will be something to watch moving forward, with the club returning to play when playing against Osasuna on Nov. 22. However, he is more of a depth option and has only started in one of his minimal three appearances, so this is a minor loss if he misses some time.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Elustondo (ribs) returned to training and should be an option to face Celta Vigo on Sunday, according to Imanol Troyano of El Diario Vasco.

Impact Elustondo suffered a rib injury in September but is back in the mix after returning to training a few days ago. He should contend for a starting role at center-back once the coaching staff deems him at full fitness, though for now, he might settle for a bench role against Celta if cleared to return.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers rib injury Elustondo suffered a rib injury in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Betis and is very unlikely to feature in Wednesday's clash against Mallorca, according to Noticias de Gipuzkoa.

Impact Elustondo is suffering from a rib contusion and is likely already ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Mallorca to recover from the issue. This is a big blow for Real Sociedad as they remain with only two center-backs available in Igor Zubeldia and Duje Caleta-Car since Jon Martin has joined the Spain U20 squad for the U20 World Cup in Chile. If Elustondo remains out for some time and one of the two available defenders gets injured, Jon Aramburu could be the one stepping into central defense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season concludes in starting role Elustondo started in 16 of his 22 appearances in La Liga.

Impact Elustondo started his season in much more of a rotational role, seeing a few appearances here and there while occasionally going unused off the bench or left off the team sheet. However, he would work into a starting role in the second half of the campaign after the club faced some injuries, only missing six starts after the beginning of February. He now enters the penultimate year of his contract and is likely to see another rotational spot again, seeing most of his time when the squad is low on numbers, but still managing a few starts here and there.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Suspension cleared Elustondo completed his one-match suspension and will be eligible to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Elustondo missed Sunday's 1-0 loss against Sevilla due to suspension and is now back available for selection for Sunday. That said, he should return on the bench since he has been mainly a bench option this season.

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Sent off early Elustondo was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Elustonda was shown a straight red card in the 17th minute following a denial of a goal scoring opportunity. The defender will miss next week's match against Sevilla through suspension.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting during return Elustondo (sprain) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Elustondo has returned to action from his sprain after over a month out due to the problems, missing five matches in the process. He immediately sees the start in the middle of the defense, only his sixth start in 11 appearances this campaign. He will look to continue in this role, although he is likely to continue in a rotational role.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Thursday Elustondo suffered an injury during the first half of Thursday's Europa League match against Ajax.

Impact Elustondo departed the contest in the dying moments of the first half and was replaced by Jon Aramburu. This injury will have to be assessed to see if he'll be available to face Real Betis on Sunday in LaLiga.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be an option for Saturday Elustondo (undisclosed) will be an option for Saturday's match versus Real Madrid, confirmed manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Elustondo was able to use the international break to recover from his injury and will be an option for Real Sociedad again. Igor Zubelida had been taking over his starting center back position and will have to work to earn it back ahead of the big clash versus Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Elustondo is out for Wednesday's match due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Oscar Badallo of Marca.

Impact Elustondo is missing out on Wednesday despite no previous notice of an injury, as he has been left off the squad list due to undisclosed issues. This will force a change, as he is a regular starter, with Jon Martin and Igor Zubeldia likely the pairing in the middle of the defense while Elustondo is out. No timeline is in place for a return for the defender, likely missing out until after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench role Elustondo (toe) is on the bench for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Elustondo makes his return to the team sheet Friday, coming back following a nine-match absence due to struggles in his toe. The defender should be expected to remain in a bench role, as he has only started six times all season, mainly providing in a rotational role.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Makes squad list Elustondo (toe) is an option for Friday's match against Cadiz, as he is on the squad list for the match.

Impact Elustondo could make his return to play Friday, as he is on the squad list following a toe injury that caused him to miss the club's past nine matches. The club will be happy to add depth back to the team if he is chosen for the team sheet Friday, although he will most likely reside on the bench, as he plays in more of a rotational role, only starting in six of his 15 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Elustondo (toe) is out for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Elustondo is still yet to make his return to play, continuing on the sidelines for a ninth straight match following a toe injury. The defender will now hope to get back on the field in the club's next contest against Cadiz on Friday.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Elustando (toe) is not an option for Tuesday's UCL match against PSG after being left out of the squad list.

Impact Elustando will miss both legs of the club's UCL round of 16 clash against PSG, now missing his eighth straight match due to a toe issue. The defender will now look ahead to Saturday's match against Granada for a return, although he will most likely mainly serve off the bench once he is back healthy.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Elustondo (toe) was not selected for Friday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Elustondo will continue as out for another contest, now missing the sixth straight match after not being named to the squad list. Luckily for the club, his absence won't take much of an effect, as he has mainly served in a rotational role this season, appearing only nine times in league play all season. He should still be considered ready to return at any time, as he will hope that comes next weekend against Sevilla on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus PSG Elustondo (toe) will not be available for Wednesday's UCL clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Elustondo has already been out of action for three matches due to his lingering toe problem. Even prior to getting hurt, the defender was seeing limited minutes, having last featured Dec. 9 versus Villarreal. At this point, Elustondo figures to be a long shot to return to fitness ahead of Sunday's matchup with Mallorca as well.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in squad list Elustondo (toe) is not in the squad list to face Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo has been dealing with a toe injury over the last few weeks and hasn't played since coming off the bench against Celta Vigo on Jan. 20, which isn't great considering all the other injuries the team has on the defensive end. Elustondo's next chance to feature will come against PSG in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, but if that game comes too soon for him, then he'd target the Feb. 18 match against Mallorca as another potential return date.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling toe injury Elustondo will miss Saturday's match against Vallecano with an ongoing toe injury, confirmed manager Imanol Alguacil. "It's his toe, these last few games he's played undercover unt...

Impact It's not a great update from Alguacil and it could mean weeks on the sideline for Elustondo. Sociedad are losing one full-back every day at this rate and the absence of Elustondo only adds to that. While he hasn't been a regular this season, new injuries to Aihen Munoz and Kierney Tierney only add to the problems on the back line.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Athletic Elustondo (undisclosed) has been named in the squad to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Impact Elustondo didn't play against Alaves on Jan. 2, but he did feature off the bench in the Copa del Rey tie against Malaga on Jan. 7, so his availability for this matchup has never been in question. That said, it's unclear whether Elustondo will start or come off the bench in this Basque derby, as he's bounced around between both roles in the current campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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