Martin Zubimendi has attracted a lot of attention at Real Sociedad (Picture: Getty Images)
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has insisted that Martin Zubimendi will still be at the club next season, despite interest from the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
The central midfielder has been at Real Sociedad for his entire professional career and they are keen to keep hold of the Spain international despite interest from huge clubs.
The 25-year-old has been an incredibly reliable performer since breaking into the first team on a regular basis in the 2020/21 season, making over 40 appearances in each of the last four campaigns.
His reliability has attracted the attention of Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich but Alguacil is certain that he will not be leaving the club this summer.
Alguacil told reporters: ‘Martin Zubimendi wants to stay here and for sure he will stay with us at Real Sociedad next season. I have no doubts, he’s staying with us.’
Last month Zubimendi spoke to Spanish newspaper Marca on his future, saying: ‘They are just rumours, I am happy at Real Sociedad, it is like my home.
‘I cannot say that I will play my entire career at Real Sociedad, perhaps the club won’t want me to continue in the future. But I do not concern myself with these rumours.’
Zubimendi appears in no rush to leave Real Sociedad (Picture: Getty Images)
The holding midfielder is under contract until 2027 so there is no rush to cash in on him this summer, although that might be more of a concern next year.
Real Sociedad are currently sixth in La Liga and on course to qualify for the Europa League next season, but are extremely unlikely to be able to offer Champions League football next season.
Barcelona have reportedly met with the agent of Zubimendi as they pursue a move, while a big-money bid from Arsenal perhaps became less likely this week as Jorginho signed a new one-year contract with the club.
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