Zubimendi denies links to Atlético

The Spanish midfielder Martín Zubimendi has denied the reports that linked his name with a transfer to Atlético during the upcoming winter transfer window, confirming that the circulating news does not reflect reality.

Martín Zubimendi said in statements to the newspaper "Marca": "I am amazed to see this news; people should be more careful about what they publish in the press."

He added in his remarks: "I read that I am close to moving to Atlético, but that is not true at all."

The player has recently been linked with a potential move to Atlético in January, while there have been reports of Real Madrid's interest in signing him on multiple occasions, before the player denied any close ties to the Madrid club.