December 23rd 2024.
According to Real Sociedad's director of football, Roberto Olabe, Martin Zubimendi has been a target for Premier League clubs. Despite the interest and a release clause in his contract, Olabe is not worried about any potential problems in January.
The 25-year-old midfielder was previously pursued by Liverpool, but he turned down the move to stay with Real Sociedad. However, this has not deterred Premier League clubs, with Manchester City now being heavily linked with a move in the upcoming transfer window. This could be due to their struggles since Rodri's serious knee injury, prompting them to look for reinforcements.
Despite the financial power of the Premier League champions and the release clause in Zubimendi's contract, Olabe has faith in the player's loyalty to the club. He believes that Zubimendi has shown his commitment to the team, and is not concerned about any potential issues arising in January.
On the field, Zubimendi has been performing well and has become a regular for the Spanish national team this year. However, he was not included in the team for the recent defeat against Celta Vigo. Olabe clarified that this was due to fitness concerns and not any other reasons.
Explaining the situation, Olabe stated that the midfielder has been dealing with discomfort for some time. With the amount of competition and matches he has played, it is normal for players to experience some pain. The decision to rest him was made by the coach, doctor, and Zubimendi himself.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is keen on adding reinforcements to his team in January. This could explain the interest in Zubimendi, who has addressed his future himself. The midfielder stated that he is aware of the rumors surrounding him, especially with the transfer window approaching. However, he remains focused and does not let outside noise distract him from his game. He is happy with the way he is handling the situation and will continue to do so.
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