"The Real Sociedad wants to convey its affection and support to those directly affected by the consequences of the pandemic," says the letter signed by President Jokin Aperribay. "Our deepest sympathy to the families who have lost someone they have loved during these weeks. We also want to acknowledge that at the moment excellent work is being done fighting the pandemic in the first place and, at the same time, making life easier for all of us. This club and society as a whole are indebted to them."

La Real Sociedad considers that the indefinite suspension of the Spanish League and the Copa del Rey Final affects the club’s economic and sports activity: "Health authorities now have a great responsibility in caring for people's health, and that's the top priority, it can't be otherwise. Therefore, the competition will return when the authorities leave it and how they leave it, because the health of amateurs and players is the value that prevails over the rest." The club has explained that if everything goes well and Covid-19 is controlled, there is time for the competition to end, both in the League and in the Cup.

Meanwhile, Real Sociedad has made a series of decisions that can be summarized in half a dozen points, after making "many analyses and hypotheses" about what could happen in the next three months.

1. Do not propose an TE. That is, to avoid any traumatic measures during the period of validity.

2nd Reduction in the wages of players. An agreement has been reached with the players of the first male professional staff to reduce their salary by 20% if the competition does not resume and by 5% if the competition ends.

3. Implement economic measures in favour of our supporters. The Real Sociedad has decided to repay this season’s payment to all our partners by 20%. (...) 20% of the annual payment will be returned to members. A forthcoming communication will explain how such a refund will be made.

4. On the basis of strict prudence, we decided to paralyse all the works we had planned in both the Reale Arena and Zubieta.

5. To analyze and make decisions in the search for new sources of traditional financing to maintain the structural and sports competitiveness of the Real Sociedad.

Further information on the regulatory dossiers being applied by football teams:

Employment dossiers in elite football. Will the bubble burst? (04-04-2020)

Home Training

The Real Sociedad has also been news and motive for debate these days, as the club's intention was that the players of the first team could continue their individual work from today, day 14. However, the Sports Superior Council has not given him permission, so players will continue to train from home, according to the Vitorian club: "Following discussions with the Sports Council and in accordance with the will of the Royal to respect and act accordingly in every moment before society, we have decided to continue with the individual work of our professional players. Therefore, players will continue to do their work at home."