Martin Zubimendi, wanted by Liverpool, is said to have chosen to stay at Real Sociedad this summer.
Back in the summer, Zubimendi said he wanted to stay at Real Sociedad, even though Arsenal and Barcelona were interested in signing him.On the other hand, Liverpool was recently said to be trying to get the 25-year-old to leave San Sebastian this summer.
Real Sociedad said they would not let Zubimendi go until his €60m (£51.7m) release fee was fully met.
After getting the first hint that Zubimendi would be open to the move, Liverpool was thought to be moving faster in their chase.
Zubimendi chooses not to move to Liverpool.
A story from not long ago said that Zubimendi wondered whether to join Arne Slot's team this summer.
The Athletic says that Zubimendi has now chosen to stay at Real Sociedad. This means that Liverpool cannot sign the Euro 2024 winner.
The Spain international has decided to stay with his old club instead of moving to the Premier League.
Zubimendi has been with Real Sociedad since he was 12 years old and has played 188 times for the first team, scoring eight goals and setting up seven others.
After making up his mind about his future, Zubimendi is expected to play when Real Sociedad play Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday to start their La Liga season.
What will Liverpool do next?
The move by Zubimendi will hurt Richard Hughes, who is Liverpool's new sporting director. Hughes has been with the club since the summer and has yet to make his first signing.
Hughes will have to quickly switch his attention to other players because the Reds want to improve their middle before the transfer deadline.
Liverpool has been linked with Adrien Rabiot, a French player who can now sign with any team after leaving Juventus.
The Reds are also interested in signing Morten Frendrup, a defender for Genoa. They are thinking about whether to make a move for the 23-year-old.
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