Zubimendi Joins Arsenal in €60M Deal as Arteta Strengthens Midfield for Premier League and Champions League Ambitions
Martin Zubimendi joins Arsenal after the Gunners activate his €60 million release clause, making him the club’s first significant signing of the summer transfer window from Real Sociedad. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old has verbally agreed to a long-term contract, with Arsenal set to trigger his €60 release clause in the coming days.
Mikel Arteta has long admired Zubimendi’s ability to dictate play from deep, and his arrival could be a game-changer for the North London club. With Jorginho set to leave for Flamengo and Thomas Partey’s future uncertain, Arsenal needed reinforcements in midfield. Zubimendi, who ranks among La Liga’s top 10 players for progressive passes, tackles, and successful take-ons, brings both defensive solidity and technical prowess.
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Despite turning down a move to Liverpool last summer, Zubimendi has now decided to leave his boyhood club in search of a new challenge. His decision aligns with Arsenal’s ambitions, as the club looks to end their five-year trophy drought and push for Premier League and Champions League glory.
With the formal steps to finalize the deal expected soon, Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing Zubimendi in action next season. His arrival could be the first of several key signings as Arteta aims to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
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