The Reds looked to be on the verge of signing the midfielder in the summer but he opted to stay at his boyhood club
during the summer transfer window. The Reds were willing to activate the €60million release clause written into his contract with the Spanish side.Sevilla FC-Real Sociedad. La Liga. Date 12 Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad during the La Liga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Real Sociedad. / IMAGO / Pressinphoto
However, the 25-year-old made a last-minute U-turn on the move and opted to stay with his boyhood club. The Spain international, who has made over 200 first-team appearances for the Basque outfit is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. "The midfield also remains an area of interest, with Martin Zubimendi remaining high on Liverpool list after the negotiations last summer collapsed due to player's desire to stay at Real Sociedad. there's no specific "need" for January... but if an opportunity arises, Liverpool will be ready."Alongside Liverpool, Manchester City were also interested in a move but he chose to stay at Sociedad.
“I reacted when the situation arose. It was an uncomfortable time for me But I weighed the pros and cons and concluded that the best option was to stay.”“If you’re good and want to achieve something, it will come to you. There’s no need to rush.he says . "I stayed because I knew this season would be important for me in the team, and I still had steps to take."It wasn’t that hard of a decision.” There were many reasons for my decision, but I was selfish and thought about what was best for me. And that was staying.”LFC Transfer Room Football Correspondent. Covered the fortunes of Liverpool for the past three years.
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