Liverpool are in a determined pursuit of European Championship winner Martin Zubimendi, hoping to bring the talented defensive midfielder to Anfield. However, the Reds face a fierce battle, as Real Sociedad’s top brass are equally committed to keeping their homegrown star. The competition for Zubimendi’s signature is intense, with both clubs offering compelling reasons for the 25-year-old to join their ranks.
Zubimendi, who has a release clause of €60 million (£51.6m), has become a key target for Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, and manager Arne Slot. The club sees him as a crucial addition to their midfield, specifically to strengthen the No. 6 position.
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil is leading a heartfelt campaign to convince Zubimendi to stay. Alguacil, who gave Zubimendi his first-team debut in 2019, has reportedly held several personal meetings with the midfielder, stressing the value of continuity and the unique opportunities that remaining at Real Sociedad could offer. The club is pulling out all the stops to make Zubimendi feel valued and cherished in San Sebastian.
Sources close to Real Sociedad suggest that part of their strategy is to remind Zubimendi of the life he enjoys in his hometown. The city of San Sebastian, with its close-knit community and the stunning Monte Urgull mountain region, offers a lifestyle that would be hard to replicate elsewhere.
Despite these efforts, Liverpool remains hopeful, if not overly confident, in their pursuit. They are making a strong case for Zubimendi to move to a top-tier club where he can play regular Champions League football and be part of a team striving for the highest honors. Martin Zubimendi will make his final decision THIS WEEKEND. Liverpool are willing to pay his release clause, whilst Real Sociedad have offered him a new contract.
