Real Madrid will make one last attempt to sign a star from the League c4by

Real Madrid does not give up in its attempt to strengthen the midfield for the future. With Xabi Alonso set to take over the White's bench, the club wants to offer him a squad that meets his demand of controlling games from the core. And for that, there's a prominent name on the list: Martín Zubimendi.

Although for weeks the g of the midfielder from Real Sociedad seemed to be heading towards Arsenal, the Madrid team is still in the running. Valdebebas has taken note of the player's preference to continue his career in Spain and the mutual appreciation between Zubimendi and Xabi Alonso, with whom he coincided in the Real Sociedad B team. This relationship, combined with the player's desire to wear white, has reactivated an operation that seemed discarded.

They don't want to pay the 60 million release clause 4p161x

The newspaper AS reports that Madrid is studying ways to reduce the 60 million release clause. The most probable option: offering some players from Castilla or even the first team on loan who may be of interest in San Sebastián. If Real Sociedad does not agree to negotiate, Florentino and company will have to decide whether to pay the full amount, something the English are willing to do.

The contractual and salary situation will also play a role. Arsenal promises a net salary well above what Madrid usually pays, but Zubimendi would be willing to prioritize his sporting growth. His profile fits perfectly with what Xabi Alonso is looking for: a defensive midfielder with technical quality, tactical understanding, and great ing accuracy.

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