Martin Zubimendi breaks silence on Man City interest after Liverpool transfer collapse

Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi has spoken about his future amid rumours of a potential move to Manchester City.

The Spanish international was on the brink of a transfer to Liverpool in the summer, following his standout performances at Euro 2024. Liverpool were ready to activate the midfielder's £51million release clause in August, convinced he wanted to make the switch to Anfield.

However, the deal fell through after a last-minute appeal from his childhood club, with Zubimendi choosing to stay with Sociedad. Despite Liverpool currently leading the Premier League and Ryan Gravenberch thriving in a defensive midfield role under Arne Slot, Zubimendi recently stated he doesn't regret his decision to remain at Sociedad, who have only managed two wins from their nine matches this season.

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Reports from Spain suggest that Zubimendi could attract more interest from the Premier League in January, with City reportedly considering a move for the midfielder following Rodri's season-ending ACL injury during a match against Arsenal last month. Yet, when asked about City's alleged interest in a press conference ahead of Spain's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Serbia, Zubimendi reiterated his happiness to stay in San Sebastian.

"There are always rumours but until now I've always thought that the best solution for me is staying at Real Sociedad," he expressed. "I've still a lot of things to give to this club, I still want to grow and develop here."

If City hope to secure Zubimendi's signature, they'll have to do what Liverpool couldn't - persuade the Spanish international to leave the club he's been with since he was 12.

However, their chase for the midfielder might be helped by the fact that he hasn't yet signed a new contract at Sociedad, meaning a buy-out clause in his agreement remains active until June 2027.

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