Xabi Prieto extends deal

Midfielder Prieto, 28, came through the cantera at the San Sebastian club, making more than 250 appearances, and extends a deal that was set to expire in 2013.

He is now tied-down to Real until 2017.

"Real Sociedad and Xabi Prieto have reached an agreement to renew his contract," the Basque club said. "The new agreement is for four years and means the midfielder will be tied to Real Sociedad until June 30, 2017."

Prieto added: "Of course I would like to retire at Real and today I have taken a step further towards that dream."

Real lie 15th in La Liga after a five-match unbeaten run dragged them off the bottom of the standings.