'Wasn't the right moment': £55m player suggests he's now pleased move to Liverpool collapsed in 2024

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Most felt his Liverpool transfer was dead certain, but in the end, Steve Parish decided he was more valuable to his club by staying put. Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesThere have been several examples of this over the years, with one of the Reds’ previously-linked players now admitting he’s “happy” his move to Merseyside didn’t end up happening.

Martin Zubimendi is happy that he chose against joining LiverpoolOne of the biggest transfer stories to emerge from Anfield last season was the failed move of Martin Zubimendi.Liverpool had agreed a fee with Real Sociedad to prise him away from his boyhood club, with terms even being agreed between the Spaniard and the Anfield outfit. And, while speaking to The Guardian about the move, the holding midfielder has said that he’s happy his transfer to Liverpool didn’t go through.

I wanted to step forward, take that weight after others went.”He was then asked whether Sociedad’s fans appreciated his staying. Sometimes, it’s strange how things work out, but with how key he’s become to Liverpool’s starting XI, it’s clear that it was for the better.