Liverpool have suffered a blow after Martin Zubimendi decided to stay with Real Sociedad instead of becoming Arne Slot’s first signing at Anfield.
The 25-year-old, who has been torn over his future after shining for Spain during their run to Euro 2024 glory, when he impressed after replacing Rodri in the final against England.
Zubimendi has a £51m release clause in his contract with his hometown club which Liverpool were considering triggering after being informed that he wanted to leave
However, the Euro 2024 midfielder changed his mind amid pressure from Sociedad who, after selling Robin Le Normand to Atletico Madrid and with Mikel Merino potentially leaving too, could have lost arguably their three best players this summer.
Zubimendi’s change of heart is a boost for the LaLiga club but a setback for the Reds, who remain the only Premier League club yet to make a signing this summer.
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