Martín Zubimendi’s Move to Real Madrid in Doubt After Copa del Rey Clash

While the Spanish midfielder has been on Madrid’s radar, his future now appears to be elsewhere—mainly due to Aurélien Tchouaméni’s resurgence and Real Madrid’s current transfer priorities.Why Real Madrid Is Backing Away from Zubimendi1. Tchouaméni’s Strong Performances• The French midfielder has recovered his best form in recent months.• Madrid’s management now fully trusts him to be the club’s long-term defensive midfield solution.2. Zubimendi’s €60 Million Release Clause• While the fee is not too high for Madrid, it doesn’t fit into their immediate transfer priorities.• The club is focused on other key signings (e.g., Kylian Mbappé) rather than reinforcing a position they believe is already covered.Zubimendi’s Future: Where Will He Go?• Despite Real Madrid’s interest, Zubimendi is still a key player for Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team.• With Barcelona also showing interest, his future could still involve a move to a top club—just not Madrid for now.Unless there’s a sudden shift in transfer plans, it looks like Real Madrid will trust Tchouaméni and move forward without pursuing Zubimendi this summer.