Two days ago, Cope stated Manchester City’s interest in Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi won’t be ‘diluted easily’. It was also reported the English champions won’t have an issue to pay his €60m release clause.
Pep Guardiola won’t be able to rely upon Rodri for the rest of the season, after the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury in September.
Manchester City are reportedly looking at a few midfielders, including La Real’s star.
Estadio Deportivo cover quotes from the 25-year-old, who has responded to the rumours around his future. The point out claims from elsewhere have mentioned Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool as the 25-year-old’s interested parties.
“There will always be rumours and now that January is approaching, there will be too, but I don’t waste energy on outside noise. I’m happy with the way I’m handling it and I’m going to handle it,” he said.
Estadio Deportivo then give own their take on the Spain international’s future amid claims of interest from Manchester City and others.
The Euro 2024 winner knows about the interest but doesn’t want to hear anything about an exit. Zubimendi remains committed to the La Liga side, who are calm because they are aware of his stance.
In short, the player isn’t thinking about leave Sociedad. The report states he has ‘issued a warning that convincing him to leave La Real won’t be easy’.
