Liverpool target Takefusa Kubo discusses future after contract renewal with Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo has issued a statement of intent ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final, declaring he wants to win his first title with Txuri-Urdin. He also discussed his future for the first time since his contract renewal was announced, tying him to the club until 2029.
Kubo was subject to requests from Saudi Arabia and Liverpool during the January transfer window, but they said he wasn't going anywhere in the winter window. With only a release clause of 60 million euros, which had many looking towards the summer. Kubo said he was happy in Donostia-San Sebastian.
“When there is a renewal it means that both parties are happy, and this is true in my case. I am very happy here and at the moment I think the club is also happy with me,” he said Chain SER.
“I'm not looking at the long term, I'm happy here, I don't want to lose focus, we have two games coming up that could change our lives. I have enough on my plate without thinking about other things.”
He was also asked about his relationship with the fans.
“It's true that people like me a lot, especially here, I don't know why, maybe because I'm a good person. You have to ask them like that,” he joked to the local media.
He also made a statement of intent ahead of Real Sociedade's Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Mallorca. It is finally placed after a 0-0 in the first stage.
“I went to the Asian Cup with the idea of returning with a title, but I couldn't do it, and now my goal is to get there with La Real, but first there is a very important match on Tuesday. Some of my teammates have already won a Cup and have a title and I want to have one too. I have never won a title in my career.”
However, that might not be the whole point of the matter. Recent reports say that Kubo's release clause remains the same with his new contract, and said the terms of his deal were confidential. Real Madrid also retain 50% of their sales fee, and so could sign for just 30 million euros should they receive the green light from the Japanese.
