Martín Zubimendi was aiming to leave Real Sociedad this summer, but interest has been falling over the weeks due to its high starting price
After an exceptional season under the orders of Imanol Alguacil and that important clubs were interested in paying his termination clause last January, zubimendi seemed to have one foot out of the Real society. However, now the situation has changed drastically and the San Sebastian midfielder seems determined to continue at the club for another season.
At this time it seems that the interested teams had put aside their intentions to sign the young player. However, the San Sebastian club knows that during the transfer market everything can change. So much so that they sense that a great European team will try to get Zubimendi out of Real Sociedad in the last days of the market.
Real Sociedad awaits one last try for Zubimendi
The president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has recently confirmed that Zubimendi’s price is too high for the team at this time. That is why the culé team is out of the race for the footballer. However, in the world of football, everything can take an unexpected turn and it is not ruled out that new negotiations may arise in the future.
Right now, there is a team that is still considered a possible destination for Zubimendi and that he could present a last-minute offer: Manchester City. The English club is looking for a new midfield pivot after failing to sign West Ham United player Declan Rice. Faced with this situation, City could resume their interest in Zubimendi and make an important offer to ensure their hiring.
The offer that City would have to make to sign Zubimendi
The team led by Pep Guardiola has shown on several occasions its interest in recruiting promising young talents, and Zubimendi would fit perfectly into that profile. His ability to recover balls, game vision and ability to distribute the ball make him a very desirable player for any team.
The Real societyaware of Zubimendi’s potential, has repeatedly stated his intention to retain the midfielder in their ranks. However, the club is also aware of the economic reality of football and does not rule out the possibility of accepting an offer that satisfies its sporting and financial interests. Of course, the offer will always have to be greater than 50 million euros.