Before choosing to stay with his childhood club in La Liga, Liverpool initially thought they were close to signing the Spain worldwide.
Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder for True Sociedad, explained why he decided to ignore Liverpool's summer advances.
The 25-year-old was said to be closing in on a move to Merseyside to become the then-first mark under new boss Arne Slot. Zubimendi therefore made a serious u-turn, opting to stay with his boyhood league after being rumored to be close to breaking his £51 million release clause.
The Spain worldwide has been working for La Real since 2011 and has now firmly concentrated on his current La Liga duties. He helped Imanol Alguacil's side reclaim their spot next year. But having just opened up on Liverpool's summer curiosity, the San Sebastian-born sun admitted it was not over to his mother's influence on the subject.
“No, no, my friends are clear that whatever I decide [for my future ] will be the best," Zubimendi said recently when asked by Marca about the Reds ' interest. " There is no stress anymore. My existence is in Real Sociedad, and I believe I have spent the majority of my time it. A lot of what I am is piece of la Real, it is my career.
" [Our aim to qualify for ] Europe is clear. The higher the status, the better. We have to appear for our best edition and, above all, thrive. To think dynamic, to be recognised and to be seen with character. "
In a deal estimated to be worth around £10million, Liverpool decided against re-entering the midfielder market and instead selected to sign Juventus ' Federico Chiesa. Ryan Gravenberch's new effectiveness against Manchester United has helped things, as he kept Kobbie Mainoo silent during their 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
Alguacil, director of Sociedad, was also questioned about why he believed Zubimendi chose to stay in San Sebastian over the summer, despite acknowledging that the prospect of playing for one of Spain's most storied clubs is still a big draw.
“ He has rejected an present," he began. England are fantastic, without a doubt, and it's a good thing he put in what they did. It indicates that the club is performing well, and that Martin refuses to accept the fact that there are still 30 days until for strong clubs come. Now it was Liverpool, but tomorrow it could be another fantastic one, because the participants have a degree.
“Although, for me, the biggest is True Sociedad. I imagine he may have thought that and that is why he decided to stay. ”
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