One of the most important offers that Zubimendi had on the table last winter market to leave Real Sociedad has vanished this summer, as the interested team has set a new goal
He future of zubimendi in the Real society He is at a crossroads, since he has lost one of his favorite destinations to leave the San Sebastian club. We have known this news just a few hours ago, when we have learned that the team in question has begun to negotiate for a high-calibre footballer who plays in the same position and who would close the doors of said team.
We are not referring to FC Barcelona, ​​which is one of the teams that has shown the most interest in the midfielder. And it is that they are not the only ones interested in the talented Basque midfielder, who has completed a magnificent season under the orders of Imanol Alguacil. But this has not been enough for one of Those interested in getting Zubimendi out of Real Sociedad continue bidding.
The team that falls out of the race to get Zubimendi out of Real Sociedad
During the last winter market, Arsenal was willing to pay Zubimendi’s termination clause to take him to England. However, the player himself decided to continue at Real Sociedad until the end of the season, which halted the operation. However, the transfer was expected to take place in the summer.
But to the surprise of many, in the last few hours we have learned that Arsenal have started negotiations to sign Declan Rice, thus ruling out Zubimendi’s option. The interest in the West Ham United midfielder practically rules out the signing of the San Sebastian player, who in the event of leaving would have a clear fate for him.
The FC Barcelona remains alone in the bid
The fact of not having any team willing to pay his termination clause of 40 million euros it agigantes the possibilities of the FC Barcelona for getting his signing. And it is that the Barcelona group wants to make the operation cheaper by including several players in the operation. Players who do not fit into Xavi Hernández’s plans.
These players are mainly Abde and Nico González. Two players who this season have been on loan at CA Osasuna and Valencia CF respectively, showing a very good level. Next season they could play in San Sebastián, as long as FC Barcelona closes an agreement with Real Sociedad for Zubimendi. Something that at the moment does not seem to be happening.