Real Sociedad fans got their first glimpse of Martin Zubimendi in preseason action.
La Real wrapped up their summer schedule with a 1-1 friendly draw away at Union Berlin and Zubimendi was introduced from the bench for the closing stages.
A cameo in the German capital will get some vital match action into his legs ahead of the new La Liga campaign.
However, despite his enduring importance to the Basque side, his future remains unclear with Liverpool launching an ambitious move to bring him to Anfield.
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The latest indication from transfer expert Matteo Moretto is that Zubimendi in genuinely tempted to leave for the first time in his career with a €60m release clause ready to be activated.
His appearance in preseason hints at a start in Real Sociedad’s first league game of 2024/25, as they host Rayo Vallecano on August 18 in San Sebastian.
Liverpool will continue to plug away over an opposing charm offensive to sign in him with La Real pulling out all the stops to keep the 25-year-old in his home city.
