Real Sociedad have announced that they will be paying a very special tribute to their longest-serving player ahead of his impending retirement.
Xabi Prieto is hanging up his boots at the end of the season after spending his entire professional career at the club.
So, as a mark of gratitude for 14 years of loyal service, Sociedad will take to the pitch in their final home game with Prieto’s face stitched onto their shirts, replacing their club crest.
Para algunos jugar toda la vida con el mismo escudo es el mejor título que se puede ganar. #EskerrikAskoXabi. Eskerrik asko 10. Eskerrik asko kapitaina! #RealSociedad #LeyendaRS pic.twitter.com/36mcUvg8w0— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) May 10, 2018
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