(Football news) The 23-year-old’s future is now the subject of much discussion, as Liverpool is rumored to have identified him as a transfer target prior to the 2024–25 season.
It is said that Kubo’s current Real Sociedad contract includes a €60 million (£51 million) release clause. Additionally, negotiations with Liverpool are reportedly progressing.
The president of the Basque team, however, reiterated that the attacker “is very happy” at Anoeta Stadium and stated that “there are no negotiations with any club”.
“There isn’t a problem. He informed Mundo Deportivo that “there are no negotiations with any club.” “Anything might happen in the market, but Take is pleased here and will not give up. We sincerely hope he stays at La Real forever since we adore him so much.”
How has Kubo performed for Real Sociedad?
Kubo made the move to Real Sociedad from Real Madrid in 2022, and he has represented the club on 85 occasions in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and registering 14 assists in the process.
Last season, the attacker scored seven goals and registered five assists in 41 appearances, including seven goals and four assists in 30 outings in Spain’s top flight.
Kubo featured on eight occasions in the Champions League last term, meanwhile, and he is viewed as a vital player for the club moving forward, with his contract running until June 2029.
Reports that Liverpool are willing to trigger the forward’s release clause are said to be wide of the mark, with Kubo expected to stay with his current side for at least one more season.
Who else has been linked with Kubo?
Manchester United are thought to be long-term admirers of the attacker, while Real Madrid were also linked with a move for their former youngster earlier this year, before his new contract was signed.
“I am very happy to be able to renew with this great club, which has welcomed me very well and in which I am very happy,” Kubo told Real Sociedad TV after signing his new deal.
“My wish is to continue growing hand in hand with this team, for many things, but above all for the good feeling I have with my teammates, with the fans, with the sports management, with everyone.”
Kubo turned out for Barcelona’s academy between 2011 and 2015, but the club were later found to have violated FIFA’s international transfer policy, leading to him returning to Japan.
The forward then moved to Real Madrid in 2019, but he was unable to make the breakthrough at Bernabeu and joined Real Sociedad on a permanent basis after loan spells with Mallorca, Villarreal and Getafe.
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