Martín Zubimendi is a name that has gained considerable attention and has generated significant excitement among Liverpool supporters, and it’s evident why.
The Reds have been keeping an eye on Zubimendi for some time, and he drew significant attention by excelling after stepping in for an injured Rodri during the European Championship final.
With his aerial prowess and precise passing, Zubimendi might be the ideal midfield anchor for Arne Slot’s Liverpool squad.
**WHO IS MARTÍN ZUBIMENDI?**
Zubimendi is a product of Real Sociedad’s academy and currently plays for the team, having also earned 10 caps for Spain.
Despite missing the end of the season due to a hamstring injury, the 25-year-old has generally maintained good health throughout his career and has logged over 2,500 minutes in each of the last three LaLiga seasons.
He has garnered significant praise in Spain, with legendary defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets naming him as a potential successor at Barcelona. Busquets, who has 143 caps for Spain and is a World Cup winner, has called Zubimendi “spectacular” and compared him to Man City’s Rodri.
**HOW MUCH WOULD ZUBIMENDI COST?**
FSG has demonstrated a willingness to invest heavily in a defensive midfield role, as evidenced by their record British transfer bid of £111 million for Moisés Caicedo last summer before he opted for Chelsea.
Zubimendi, however, is available for a significantly lower fee, with a reported release clause of around £50 million.
Finding a new defensive midfielder was a key objective for Liverpool this summer, and with growing interest in current option Wataru Endō, now could be an opportune moment to act.
Arsenal and Barcelona have also expressed interest in the Euro 2024 winner, but Arsenal appears to be focusing on his compatriot Mikel Merino, while Barcelona is working on finalizing a deal for Dani Olmo, potentially giving Liverpool a clearer path.
Zubimendi could be the crucial signing that propels Liverpool’s transfer activity under Slot.
