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Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has decided to stay at the Spanish club rather than join Liverpool.

The 25-year-old, who helped Spain win Euro 2024, was targeted by the Reds after they were told in no uncertain terms that he wanted to leave this summer.

Liverpool sought a change because they believed Zubimendi, who came on as a half-time substitute for Rodri as Spain’s number six in the Euro 2024 final win over England, would have bolstered the midfield options at manager Arne Slot’s disposal.

However, it is believed that Real Sociedad tried to persuade the player to change his mind and in the end, they succeeded.