Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil convinced Martin Zubimendi to stay at the club.
The defensive midfielder was all set to make a move to Premier League giants Liverpool.
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However, The Mail states that he had a sit down with manager Alguacil about the decision.
He discussed the quality of life in San Sebastian, along with his love for Basque cuisine.
Zubimendi is a keen hiker and enjoys spending time in the shadows of the Ulia Mountain range.
He eventually turned his back on an agreement with the Reds and chose to stay.