Arsenal Signs Zubimendi after edging out Real Madrid in a tense transfer battle, securing the talented midfielder for £55 million.
Arsenal signs Martin Zubimendi in a dramatic transfer battle, successfully agreeing on a new fee to secure the Spanish midfielder from Real Sociedad. With Real Madrid lurking as strong contenders, the Gunners have finalized a £55 million deal to bring the talented playmaker to the Emirates Stadium, reinforcing Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the new season.
Zubimendi, who previously rejected a move to Liverpool, had been heavily linked with Arsenal earlier in the year. However, Real Madrid remained a serious competitor, with reports suggesting that new manager Xabi Alonso was preparing a final push to lure the midfielder to the Bernabéu. Despite Madrid’s interest, Arsenal remained confident in sealing the deal according to The Athletic.
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The midfielder’s £51 million release clause was a sticking point in negotiations, but Arsenal have strategically opted to pay £55 million to structure the payment in installments. This allows the club to maintain financial flexibility while securing a key addition to Arteta’s squad.
Although there were speculations that Zubimendi might prefer staying in Spain, Arsenal expect him to join their squad for pre-season preparations. The delay in the official announcement is reportedly due to Real Sociedad’s preference for finalizing the transfer in July for accounting purposes.
With Zubimendi’s arrival, Arsenal aims to strengthen their midfield and build on their impressive performances from last season. His technical ability, defensive awareness, and passing range make him a valuable asset for Arteta’s tactical setup.
Arsenal fans will be eager to see how Martin Zubimendi adapts to the Premier League and whether he can help the club push for major silverware in the coming season.
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