Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo has been instrumental for Imanol Alguacil this season, providing a creative spark to their attack. That was on show once again on Tuesday night, as he capitalised on Eder Militao’s mistake in order to score the decisive goal.
It was his eighth goal of the season for the Txuri-Urdin, coming in a 2-0 win over Real Madrid, the club he moved from last summer. Kubo had become something of a journeyman previously.
Having come through at La Masia, Kubo moved back to Japan for several years, before being bought by Real Madrid. He rarely got a look in though, instead going on loan to Real Mallorca twice, Getafe and Villarreal. Only at La Real has he begun showing his true potential though.
La Real bought him for just €5m, allowing a 50% share of any future profit made on him. There has been plenty of speculation that he might be a target for Real Madrid again, given his good form. That would slice any fee in half for Los Blancos, but Kubo explained after the match that next season at least, he would not be returning to Real Madrid.
“Ancelotti has not spoken to me. When I came here I was afraid that Real would not want me for next year and now I am happy that they want me. Next year I am 100% txuri-urdin,” he told Movistar+, with Relevo carrying his words.
The news will be a great relief to fans in Donostia-San Sebastian and the club alike. Kubo has been a revelation this season, and it looks as if he still has plenty of room for improvement.
Since moving to Real Sociedad and working under Alguacil, Kubo has seen a jump in his performance and work-rate, and has even previously admitted to feeling it was his last shot at making it at the top level.
RealAnfield
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Good player. I had wanted Liverpool to go for the young lad as possible replacement for Salah.
Piaabeituz
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,.:1 l7 ,I think Kubo is a great player now he has improved and his best will be seen when he is around bigger players. in my own notion he should be giving another chance. ( sulaiman umar sabo)
Tamislive
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he scored against barca from madrid youth
It's okay you are trying so hard to be relevant in this comment, but clearly get failed to get the point. Fran Garcia didn't scored and celebrated a goal against his former club. 🤣
sezamprst
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hi
MadridSport
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I think Kubo can fill the boots of super Modric he has an eye for goal and his passing range is superb Bring the boy back home after two seasons but not next, he will have grown and developed
Exactly bro
Ameerul24
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Fran Garcia isn't from La Masia [Crylaugh]
he scored against barca from madrid youth
Tamislive
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just like fran garcia👍
Fran Garcia isn't from La Masia [Crylaugh]
Ameerul24
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He should stay with La Real. This will keep LaLiga competitive and we have a secret agent from Barca to mess up Real Madrid when needed. [Crylaugh]. No wonder he celebrated his goal against them, yesterday. True Culer 💙❤️
just like fran garcia👍
MwesyArsenal
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I think Kubo can fill the boots of super Modric he has an eye for goal and his passing range is superb Bring the boy back home after two seasons but not next, he will have grown and developed
Tamislive
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He should stay with La Real. This will keep LaLiga competitive and we have a secret agent from Barca to mess up Real Madrid when needed. [Crylaugh]. No wonder he celebrated his goal against them, yesterday. True Culer 💙❤️