There is ongoing speculation regarding Martin Zubimendi, and it has been reported that Liverpool has come to terms with Real Sociedad for his transfer. According to a story we covered yesterday from AS, Liverpool is prepared to trigger the 60 million euro release clause to secure the Spanish international from the Txuri-Urdin club.
Pedro Almeida has confirmed that Liverpool has struck a deal with Real Sociedad, making Zubimendi their first signing of the summer. Almeida shared on X: “Liverpool and Real Sociedad have reached an agreement for Martin Zubimendi’s transfer.” The fee is set at sixty million euros.
If this information is correct, the only remaining step to finalize Zubimendi’s transfer is to settle on personal terms. Mundo Deportivo reports that the 25-year-old defensive midfielder rejected offers from Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. The same source indicates that Liverpool’s offer prompted Zubimendi to notify Sociedad of the Reds’ interest, which he found more appealing than the proposals from the other clubs.
Zubimendi, who earns around £2.6 million per year, could potentially fill the role of Rodri, who plays for Manchester City. Rodri was substituted by Zubimendi during the Euro 2024 final, where Spain won the title. Since Endo was seen as a temporary solution in the summer of 2017, Zubimendi might be the long-term replacement for Fabinho at Anfield.
