Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
Martin Zubimendi is reportedly regretting his decision to turn down a move to Liverpool and is now eyeing a January transfer.
The Real Sociedad player was on the brink of joining the Reds in a £51.3million deal during the summer window. New manager Arne Slot had plans to make the Euro 2024 winner a key part of his midfield, playing in the No. 6 role.
However, the Spanish player decided against the move at the last minute and chose to stay in San Sebastian. He has since featured in every match for Sociedad this season, starting all but one.
Despite this, it's been a challenging campaign for La Real, who have only managed one win, leaving them languishing in 16th place in the La Liga table. This difficult start seems to be swaying Zubimendi towards a departure.
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It's now up to Liverpool to decide whether they will revisit their interest in Zubimendi in January. It would necessitate another £51.3m bid, as he still has three years left on his contract with Sociedad.
However, the 25-year-old is hoping to become a Liverpool player in the January window. This represents a significant change of heart from the Spain international, who just two weeks ago insisted he was content with his decision.
Martin Zubimendi in action for Real Sociedad. (Image: Getty Images)"No, no, my friends are clear that whatever I decide [for my future] will be the best. There is no pressure whatsoever. Real Sociedad for me is my life, I think I have spent half my life there. A lot of what I am is part of la Real, it is my life," he said.
"[Our goal to qualify for] Europe is clear. The higher the position, the better. We have to look for our best version and, above all, compete. To feel competitive, to be recognised and to be seen with personality."
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Liverpool boss Slot seemed unfazed by Zubimendi's snub, focusing on the strength already present in his team. He was quoted as saying: "I said many times already that I think our squad is really strong and it is not so easy to find players that can help us or can even strengthen the squad. Zubimendi was one of them, to be fair, but he decided not to come and then we go forward with the ones we have.
"Those ones have done really well in pre-season. So, we're in a good place and like I said many times before. Unfortunately Zubimendi decided not to come, if a player doesn't want to come it's obvious that he is not coming."
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets turning Liverpool down' and makes January transfer request
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