Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has ruled out leaving the club this summer, having been linked with Barcelona as a potential replacement for departing captain Sergio Busquets.

San Sebastian local Zubimendi has spent half his life at La Real, joining the club’s youth setup aged 12 in 2011. He progressed through the various age groups and has been a first-team regular since 2020.

Zubimendi has consistently played Europa League football in recent years and has earned plaudits for his role helping La Real challenge for a top four finish this season to return to the Champions League for the first time in almost a decade – they have a seven-point cushion on fifth place Villarreal with only five games left to play.