In a surprising turn of events, Real Sociedad’s president has officially announced that star midfielder Martin Zubimendi will leave the club to join Liverpool this summer. Despite the club’s efforts to retain the 25-year-old, they have ultimately admitted defeat.
“He’s definitely heading to Liverpool this summer,” the president confirmed. “I tried to change his mind, but his decision is final. It’s frustrating that Liverpool kept pursuing him after being turned down last year. We can no longer compete—Liverpool now has the advantage.”
Liverpool had previously made a strong push to sign Zubimendi, offering to trigger his €60 million release clause and even proposing a loan deal involving Stefan Bajcetic. At the time, the midfielder chose to remain loyal to his hometown club.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has frequently highlighted Liverpool’s continued interest, emphasizing that both the club’s hierarchy and new head coach Arne Slot view Zubimendi as a key target. Now, Liverpool’s persistence seems to have paid off.
The arrival of Zubimendi is expected to significantly strengthen Liverpool’s midfield. Praised for his defensive skills and tactical awareness, he is seen as an excellent match for Slot’s system.
Liverpool supporters have welcomed the news with excitement, flooding social media with celebratory posts. The signing is being hailed as a bold move that underscores the club’s ambitions for the upcoming season.
As the transfer window nears, attention will turn to how Zubimendi settles into the team and impacts Liverpool’s quest for silverware.
