(Image) Real Sociedad troll Liverpool fans with Zubimendi post on official X account | OneFootball

Martin Zubimendi’s chances of joining Liverpool have took a major hit and it seems that Real Sociedad are reveling in the prospect of maintaining the services of a key player.

Taking to their X account, the Spanish club confirmed the squad who would be travelling to Germany for a friendly with Union Berlin which not only including the 25-year-old who is linked with an Anfield move but he was front and centre as the only image on the post.

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Given the absence of Arsenal-linked Mikel Merino from the squad, the presence of the Euros winner should spell more concerns that a move to Merseyside is becoming less likely.

There’s still time for a change of heart and some clever negotiating from Richard Hughes but we’re seemingly drifting further away from seeing the boyhood fan of the club he represents, becoming a Red.

You can view the image of Zubimendi via @RealSociedad on X:

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