Real Sociedad star signs new contract amid Manchester United interest

Takefusa Kudo has signed a new contract at Real Sociedad despite being linked with a move to Manchester United.

Speculation emerged in December suggesting that United had been sending scouts to keep an eye on Kubo in action for La Real ahead of a potential transfer.

With Antony struggling to adapt to the Premier League, Kudo is allegedly seen as a solution though that was before Alejandro Garnacho became a mainstay on the right flank.

It was hinted that the Japanese wide man was available for a potential £43 million move, but that was before he signed his new deal at Real Sociedad.

The La Liga club have today confirmed that Kubo has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2029, however, it is unclear how much his release clause is worth and they are mandatory in Spanish football.

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Kubo has scored six goals and registered three assists in 19 games this season. He sounds like one to watch at the very least.

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