As La Liga rivals Real Sociedad face Paris Saint-Germain away in the first leg of the UEFA Round of 16 at dawn on Thursday (15), the team came with good news: they have extended the contract of central midfielder Kubo Kenyoung until 2029, and the Japanese starlet will enjoy the highest salary in the team, with his liquidated damages rising to 60 million euros (HK$500 million), a move which has made the coveted giants, such as Manchester United, completely give up on his bid. teams have completely given up on acquiring him.
Kubo was frequently loaned out during his time with Real Madrid until the summer of 2022, when he officially moved to Real Sociedad and quickly became a stalwart of the team. In 19 appearances in La Liga this season, he has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists, thus attracting the attention of top giants such as Manchester United and Bayern Munich. With this in mind, the club couldn't wait to extend his contract.
After renewing his contract, Kubo Kenyoung said, "I couldn't be happier to be able to renew my contract with such a great club as Real Sociedad. I chose to extend my contract for a number of reasons, the most important being that my teammates, coaches, staff and fans here make me feel at home. I am recognized by the team and want to grow with them."
