Real Sociedad has put the pressure on Martín Zubimendi, who is a target for Liverpool, by demanding that he activates his £51 million release clause from the club where he has spent his entire career. The 25-year-old midfielder must make the payment himself, which amounts to €60 million, at the La Liga offices in Madrid in order to leave his boyhood club.
This move by Real Sociedad has intensified the situation for Zubimendi, as he now faces the decision of whether to trigger the release clause or negotiate with Liverpool. Despite being considered the perfect fit for Liverpool’s midfield under new head coach Arne Slot, Zubimendi has been taking his time to weigh his options due to the pressure from his current club.
While there are ways to handle the payment of the release clause through La Liga, the idea of Zubimendi having to leave Real Sociedad against his will adds to his dilemma. Reports suggest that Liverpool has set a deadline for Zubimendi to make a decision on his future, although there has been no official ultimatum from the club.
With Liverpool and Real Sociedad both eager to resolve the situation, it is clear that a resolution needs to be reached soon. Liverpool is gearing up to start their new Premier League season, while Real Sociedad is facing their own challenges with potential departures from the squad.
Real Sociedad’s recent sale of Robin Le Normand to Atletico Madrid and interest in Mikel Merino from Arsenal have forced the club to take a firm stance on Zubimendi’s situation. The midfielder now finds himself at the center of a transfer drama that he had likely hoped to avoid.
As the deadline looms and the pressure mounts, it remains to be seen whether Martín Zubimendi will choose to activate his release clause and make the move to Liverpool or if he will stay with Real Sociedad for the upcoming season. The coming days will be crucial in determining the midfielder’s future and how this transfer saga will ultimately unfold.
