Imanol Alguacil without one of his key pieces
Real Sociedad is preparing to face the Europa League this season under the direction of Imanol Alguacil. This will be the club’s fifth consecutive year competing at the European level, and the mission is to form a team capable of taking on the giants of the continent and keeping the hope of a European title alive for its fans. However, unfortunately for Imanol and his squad, one of his stars, Martín Zubimendi, will leave the club in exchange for 50 million euros. This destination will not be FC Barcelona, which had also shown interest in him.
Manchester United interested in Zubimendi
After several outstanding seasons at Real Sociedad, Martín Zubimendi has attracted the attention of several big European teams. The Spanish midfielder has established himself as a vital player for Imanol Alguacil and is a regular player in the Spanish national team. According to information from signings.net, Manchester United sees Zubimendi as a perfect option to strengthen its midfield.
Manchester United’s strategy
Following the direction of Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United is in the process of restructuring its squad. For the Dutch coach, Zubimendi could be the midfielder who provides the necessary balance and stability to the team. The midfielder, recent European Championship champion with Spain, would be a quality addition to the midfield of the English club, which seeks to return to the elite to compete with its neighbor, Manchester City.
Millionaire offer from Manchester United
Martín Zubimendi’s market value stands at 50 million euros, and various sources from England indicate that Manchester United is willing to equal or even exceed this figure. Real Sociedad is aware of Zubimendi’s talent and his importance in Imanol Alguacil’s scheme, but understands the difficulty of retaining him in the face of the interest of a club as prestigious and with as much history as United, which seeks to strengthen its squad to regain prominence and aspire to great titles.
A summer of decisions at Real Sociedad
With the transfer market open until August 30, a busy period is expected at the Real Sociedad offices. In addition to Manchester United’s interest in Zubimendi, there is uncertainty about the future of another key player, Mikel Merino, who is also the object of FC Barcelona’s desire. Merino has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2025, but has so far rejected renewal offers, suggesting he could be considering a possible exit.