Despite Martin Zubimendi’s exceptional qualities, Real Madrid do not seem ready to make his signature an immediate priority. The Casa Blanca have put the signing of the Real Sociedad midfielder on hold.
Real Madrid are working to strengthen their squad at the end of the season, and had their eye on Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old is considered one of the most promising defensive midfielders in La Liga. A mainstay at Real Sociedad, he has made a name for himself with his vision of the game, his ability to win the ball back and his composure under pressure. With a €60 million release clause, he is attracting the attention of Europe’s top clubs. However, despite his attractive profile, Real Madrid, who are often on the lookout for emerging talent, do not appear to be interested in acquiring his services in the near future.
According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid’s midfield is already brimming with talent. Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos and Jude Bellingham form a young, versatile and effective quartet. Recruiting Zubimendi would involve some difficult choices for Carlo Ancelotti, particularly in terms of rotation and hierarchy. What’s more, with Luka Modrić still in the squad to oversee the new generation, Real Madrid seem to feel that their midfield is solid enough for the seasons to come.
Real Madrid have other priorities
According to sources close to the club, Madrid’s directors are currently focusing on strengthening other areas of the game. A promising central defender and a number of full-backs are at the top of the list of needs to ensure greater defensive depth. Florentino Perez is already on the verge of signing Lamini Fati, an 18-year-old central defender from Leganés. Secondly, the Casa Blanca are expecting Trent Alexander Arnold and Alphonso Davies at the end of the season. Having reached the end of their contracts with Liverpool and Bayern Munich respectively, the two full-backs are expected to arrive at the Bernabeu for free next summer.
In any case, for Martin Zubimendi, the door at Real Madrid is not completely closed, but a transfer does not appear imminent. If the club decides to review its strategy in the summer of 2025, the Basque midfielder could once again become a target. In the meantime, Zubimendi will continue to shine for Real Sociedad. Real Madrid are once again showing that they are not in a hurry in the transfer market. Rather than piling on talent, the club favours balanced management of its squad, based on real needs and strategic opportunities.
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