Manchester City handed huge January boost as long-term target makes his feelings known

Martin Zubimendi is perhaps, after Rodri, the best holding midfielder in world. That is what Liverpool decided, having gone through a lot of algorithms and numbers and knowing of his personality.

Everything was done with Liverpool, absolutely everything, and then he personally decided not to move to England. At Real Sociedad, you have to be seen to be saying 'no' at least once.

Three months into the season I think he was like 'I am ready to go'. The best features and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.

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