Martin Zubimendi has once again demonstrated his loyalty to Real Sociedad by rejecting an offer from Liverpool, just as he did with previous opportunities from Bayern Munich and Arsenal in recent years. The Spanish midfielder has communicated his decision to Liverpool, opting to remain at his boyhood club despite the significantly lower financial terms offered by Sociedad compared to the Premier League giants.
🚨⛔️ Martín Zubimendi rejects Liverpool after he did the same with Bayern and Arsenal opportunities in the recent years.
Unconditional love for Real Sociedad, as he’s staying; open to signing new deal.
Contract proposal from Sociedad way lower than Liverpool’s contract bid. pic.twitter.com/ohL6juOs5l
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2024
Zubimendi’s decision comes after intense efforts from Real Sociedad to retain their star player. The club’s commitment to keeping Zubimendi has paid off, with the 24-year-old midfielder now open to signing a new contract with the Basque side. Although the contract proposal from Real Sociedad is far below what Liverpool offered, Zubimendi’s deep connection to the club has ultimately swayed his decision.
This loyalty is especially crucial for Real Sociedad as they navigate a challenging transfer window. The club has already lost one of its key defenders, Robin Le Normand, who was sold to Atletico Madrid. Additionally, Mikel Merino has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, adding further pressure on Sociedad to keep their core squad intact. The Basque club now faces an intense battle to retain Zubimendi, Merino, and forward Takefusa Kubo for the upcoming 2024/25 season, which kicks off on Sunday with a home game against Rayo Vallecano at Reale Arena.