Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi said on Wednesday that he has no plan to leave his club to join FC Barcelona in the summer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 24-year-old is currently with the Spain national squad after being given a debut call-up by new coach Luis de la Fuente to replace veteran Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, and there is speculation that Barca want him to do the same for them, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have heard very little of that, because I haven't wanted to listen. I haven't wanted to listen to anything from outside (my club)," said Zubimendi when asked about Barca's possible interest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It's normal for names to be mentioned with Busquets' possible departure (from Barcelona). It is nice for my name to be mentioned now and then, but I am concentrating on my own questions," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zubimendi has been a key player in Real Sociedad's season, with the team from San Sebastian currently sitting fourth in La Liga and on track for a place in next season's Champions League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It wouldn't be logical to put Real Sociedad to one side with the season that we are enjoying. I am very happy here," said the midfielder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He was also asked about his release clause which remains at an accessible 60 million euros after he extended his contract with Real Sociedad to 2027 in October of last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"When you want to stay at a club, the release clause isn't important," Zubimendi noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He was also asked about his release clause which remains at an accessible 60 million euros after he extended his contract with Real Sociedad to 2027 in October of last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n