Official Operation: From Italy, They confirm Zubimendi's Transfer by Real Madrid

Real Madrid is still looking for a player to strengthen the midfield. The white team hasn't found a profile similar to Toni Kroos for the current season. And the arrival of Zubimendi would solve quite a few problems.

The Real Sociedad player is the option chosen by Real Madrid, which has left behind the possibility of getting Rodri. The Manchester City player, who remains seriously injured, won't leave the Etihad easily, and his age doesn't quite convince Florentino Pérez.

The best reinforcement for the midfield

There were several options, but Martín Zubimendi is the one chosen to strengthen the midfield. After the void left by Toni Kroos, the Chamartín club has unsuccessfully tried to replace him with what they had. Aurélien Tchouaméni doesn't convince, and Fede Valverde or Eduardo Camavinga are options that play better in other areas of the field.

Martín Zubimendi is one of the trending players for this transfer window. Real Madrid, knowing that there are other clubs like Liverpool or Manchester City interested, will have to act quickly. Barça also wanted to get the player, but we all know that they don't have the liquidity to undertake the operation in question.

The circle keeps closing

The range of possibilities continues to narrow after the latest news from Italy. Samuele Ricci, a 23-year-old midfielder and one of the great talents of Serie A, was one of the names linked with Madrid.

However, Torino confirmed in the last few hours his contract extension, so his departure is completely ruled out. Samuele Ricci, who had a contract until 2026, adds two more years.

At Real Madrid, who have always prioritized Martín Zubimendi, they're not affected by the news. They understand it was a great profile, but there's much more preference for the Spanish player. Thus, those from Chamartín will continue negotiating with Real Sociedad and the player's entourage.

It's worth remembering that Martín Zubimendi has a 60 million euro release clause that Real Madrid could pay if negotiations become complicated.