Florentino Pérez is planning his Real Madrid squad for next season but has decided to put on hold an operation that he considers key. There's a lot of talk about Martín Zubimendi as a possible reinforcement. The reality, however, is that, at the moment, there's nothing about that. This was revealed by journalist from MarcaJosé Félix Díaz, trying to reduce the euphoria over this possible move.
José Félix has been blunt regarding the possible arrival of Martín Zubimendi, arguing that Real Madrid is not yet in contact with the player. It's still a possibility but there isn't a strong interest in signing him immediately. What Florentino Pérez is doing is assessing his evolution and performance in San Sebastián, where he could leave in 2025.
What Florentino is clear about is that he doesn't want to pay a high price for a midfielder. For the moment, there will be calm. The plan at Real Madrid is to evaluate the performance of both Camavinga and Tchouaméni between now and the end of the season. In the event of a change of coach, he'll have the final say and decide whether or not he wants to bring in Zubimendi.
Florentino Pérez Knows: Martín Zubimendi is on Xabi Alonso's Agenda and He Wants Him at Real Madrid
There are many names being mentioned for Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso, however, is clear about what the priority is to strengthen the squad in case he is the next coach. Neither defense nor offense: what he believes is needed is a quality midfielder. He is clear that Tchouaméni doesn't fit into his game plan and has asked for the transfer of Martín Zubimendi. The midfielder from Real Sociedad has a release clause of 60 million.
At the moment, Florentino Pérez doesn't consider Zubimendi a firm target for Real Madrid but this could change with Xabi Alonso. The arrival of the Basque would blow up the current planning, trying to meet his requests to start a long-term project. In these first contacts, if anything has become clear it's that Xabi Alonso is more than willing to take the reins of Madrid.
Martín Zubimendi is Xabi Alonso's favorite player to become his new central midfielder next season. In the Spaniard he would find the figure who would provide balance and solidity, something highly sought after by Florentino Pérez. He has all the characteristics that are being sought in a central midfielder and is considered the ideal player to join Santiago Bernabéu.
Martín Zubimendi's buyout clause is 60 million euros. Although it wouldn't be necessary, Florentino would try to negotiate a transfer. A very likely possibility is that the Real Madrid president would offer a higher price, dividing the payment into several installments. It is also not out of the question that, given the good relationship, a player could come in as an exchange.