The plethora of elite clubs salivating over Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zobimendi has been given hope by recent claims that the Spain international is 'ready' to… Leaves His childhood club.
Zobimendi has been on the radar of leading European clubs since establishing himself as a regular first-team player in the Basque Country at the turn of the decade. Barcelona have long admired the highly intelligent midfielder, but the Catalans' financial constraints ensure they get the player. Enough problems with registration players they have, not to mention finding room in the budget for new recruits.
There were three clubs from the English Premier League – Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City Most relevant With Zubimendi in recent windows. The Merseyside side came dangerously close to signing the 25-year-old last summer, triggering just his €60m (£50m) buyout clause. Contempt at death By the player himself
Real Madrid has now entered the raceidentifying the shifty midfielder as a long-term successor to Toni Kroos.
Zobimendi may not have been ready to leave Real Madrid last summer – citing the need to develop further as a player before embarking on a new challenge – but now he is not only open to, but also keen on a move, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balago.
Journalist L. said BBC That Zobimendi is “ready to go”. while city Named as an obvious suitor – Zobimendi is perhaps the most natural replacement for Rodri on the planet, even coming in for his compatriot during the Euro 2024 final – Liverpool's interest may have waned.
Arne Slott has repurposed Ryan Gravenbrech into a brilliant midfielder this season, prompting Ballage to speculate: “I don't think Liverpool “I will come back.”
Zubimendi offers a young alternative to ArsenalThomas Partey – who is out of contract in the summer – and Manchester United have been mooted as a possible destination.
The player may be ready, but his club insist no deal will be reached in January. Roberto Olabi, Real Sociedad sporting director Expect with confidence The club will have “no concerns” during the winter period regarding the outstanding midfielder. Whether Zobimendi will remain at San Sebastian after the summer is another matter entirely.