According to the Spanish newspaper Marca.
Real Sociedad (soccer team)
Plans are underway with midfield centerpiece Martin
Zubi Mendi (name)
Extending a long term contract with the highest salary in team history to ensure the youth gem continues to play for the club.
Zubimendi had attracted attention from a number of Europe's top teams, including Liverpool, during this summer's transfer window, but he steadfastly rejected those offers, choosing to stay at his beloved Real Sociedad. This decision has made the club more focused on his future and ready to offer him a historic contract.
Real Sociedad have already lost defensive stalwart Lenormand this summer, and there is a possibility that central midfielder Merino could leave the club. In order to avoid losing another important player like Zubimendi, the club is willing to offer him the highest salary in the team and sign a super-long contract that could extend to 2031 or 2032.
Currently, Zubimendi's contract contains a release clause worth 60 million euros, but it is not clear whether the amount of this clause will be adjusted in the contract renewal negotiations. However, Zubimendi's decision to reject Liverpool has shown that he doesn't care much about the amount of his contract, what really matters is his personal will and loyalty to the club.
