Julio has been given permission to join La Liga side Real Sociedad, with whom he reportedly has a personal agreement. This move is seen as a potential opportunity for Julio to thrive in a team that plays a style of football more aligned to his abilities.

Calderón, who coached the Brighton U-18s team for 18 months, has had the chance to observe Julio closely. He praises the Brazilian defender's skills, saying that Julio is an "animal" on the field, known for his ability to win duels and release the ball through effective passing and dribbling.

Calderón also notes that Julio is a great professional who has not complained about his limited playing time at Brighton. The coach hopes that Julio will succeed in Spain and find a team where he can showcase his talents.

Julio joined Brighton in 2023 for a £15m transfer fee but has only made 49 appearances for the Seagulls. His departure is seen as a possibility, with Calderón attributing it to Hurzeler's tactics, which he believes are not suited to Julio's playing style.

Calderón suggests that Real Sociedad's style of play, which is more controlled and less "rock and roll" than Brighton's, would be a better fit for Julio. He hopes that the Brazilian defender will find success in Spain and excel in a team that plays to his strengths.