"I want to go to a big club" → Chairman said, "What are you talking about when I don't have any suggestions?"

Japanese national midfielder Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad was widely rumored to be going to Liverpool. The club president himself replied to the rumor that Kubo would be transferred.

British media 'Football365' said on the 25th (Korea Standard Time), "Real Sociedad Chairman Yokin Aperibay heard firsthand about Gubo's transfer to Liverpool. He left an answer to the report that he is in the final stage of his contract."

According to the media, rumors spread in Spain that Gubo agreed to transfer to Liverpool for 50 million pounds (about 88.9 billion won). This also reached the ears of Real Sociedad. "Football365" said, "Mohamed Salah (32, Liverpool) has only one year left on his contract. Chances are high that he will leave for the Saudi Arabian Professional League (SPL). This is why rumors spread that Gubo will transfer to Liverpool."

"We didn't have any contact with him," Real Sociedad told reporters. "There is no problem with Kubo's transfer. There was no negotiation with the club. Take (Kubo) is very happy for Real Sociedad. He will stay with the team forever."

On the same day, Kubo was questioned about his transfer to Liverpool at an interview with the Japanese media "Football Zone." "If I were a player, I would definitely like to go to a big club," Kubo said. "I played for La Masia, a FC Barcelona youth. I came to Japan for violating FIFA rules, but I think I went to Real Madrid for my J-League performance. I made an effort because I had a clear goal."

Asked by reporters whether he would remain in Real Sociedad, Gubo responded briefly, "It's not what I have to say here."
The rumor of Kubo's agreement on Liverpool was first reported by the Japanese media. According to what Football 365 found, Japanese media "Sponichi" focused on Kubo's trip to Liverpool. Sponichi said, "Liverpool invoked Kubo's release clause. We will bring him back from Real Sociedad. He will be a substitute for Salah." In response, Japanese soccer fans expressed high expectations, mentioning Shinji Kagawa (35, Cerezo Osaka), who was heading to Manchester United in the past.

Japan's national team teammate Endo Wataru (31, Liverpool) once said, "Liverpool is looking for a replacement for Salah. Kubo could replace him." This is why Japan has dealt with Kubo's transfer to Liverpool.

According to British and Spanish media reports, however, Kubo is highly unlikely to go to Liverpool. "Kubo is with us. I hope he will play well in the next season as well. I am confident that I will use him for the opening match of Spain's La Liga," Real Sociedad said.

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