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“I warned him not to join Manchester United, but he went and accepted their offer. Let’s see if his career won’t end like that of Antony and Casemiro,” Manchester City star Rodri confirmed that his £60M Spanish teammate has agreed to personal terms with Manchester United to join next week.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has raised concerns about players moving to Manchester United, referencing the uncertain fates of Antony and Casemiro as cautionary examples. Despite this, his fellow Spaniard, valued at £60 million, is close to joining Manchester United, having agreed on personal terms.

 

Reports from Spain suggest that Manchester United is preparing an initial offer of £37.8 million to acquire Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Zubimendi, who has a £50.5 million release clause, is a key target for United as they aim to strengthen their midfield.

 

Manchester United’s interest in Zubimendi highlights their commitment to enhancing their midfield, with plans to pair him with rising star Kobbie Mainoo. Leading this transfer effort is Jim Ratcliffe, demonstrating serious intent to sign the 25-year-old. Zubimendi’s contract with Sociedad extends for another three years and includes the release clause.

 

Real Sociedad, known as Txuri-Urdin, insists that Zubimendi will only leave if his release clause is fully met, underlining his importance to the team.

 

Zubimendi’s versatility is a major asset, primarily playing as a defensive midfielder where he excels in both defense and playmaking. His ability to transition to a central midfield role adds to his appeal, evident from his 31 La Liga appearances last season, during which he contributed to five goals. His growing influence has earned him six caps for the Spanish national team, highlighting his rising prominence in European football.

 

With Zubimendi currently part of Spain’s squad for the European championships, any potential move to Manchester United is expected to happen after the tournament ends next month. This timeline allows for focused negotiations between the clubs.

 

Manchester United’s pursuit of Zubimendi is driven by the need to replace Casemiro, a key defensive midfielder. Zubimendi appears to be a suitable fit for this role and could form a strong partnership with Kobbie Mainoo in United’s midfield.

 

As discussions continue, the crucial question is whether Manchester United will trigger the £50.5 million release clause to secure Zubimendi. This decision has significant implications for both clubs and could shape United’s midfield strategy for years. The deliberation highlights the balance between financial investment and strategic reinforcement as United aims to reclaim their competitive edge in both domestic and European football.

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