Arsenal strike deal to sign key Real Madrid target
- Arsenal have reached an agreement to bring in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad during this transfer window, marking their first significant acquisition of the summer.
- The deal follows Arsenal's strategy to strengthen midfield despite fan calls for a striker after their Champions League final defeat.
- Zubimendi, aged 26, has a €60 million release clause which Arsenal plan to trigger while Real Madrid withdrew from the bidding.
- The midfielder has verbally agreed to join and aligns with manager Mikel Arteta’s vision, bringing tactical discipline and leadership to Arsenal.
- This signing suggests Arsenal will continue building their squad’s core midfield and aims to challenge for domestic honours next season.
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‘Agreement in place’: Arsenal in further talks after Martin Zubimendi greenlights transfer »
Martin Zubimendi will be the first signing of the summer transfer window at Arsenal. The agreement is already in place. Just waiting to sign all Read More The post ‘Agreement in place’: Arsenal in further talks after Martin Zubimendi greenlights transfer appeared first on .
Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal talks after Martin Zubimendi deal
Martin Zubimendi will be the first signing of the summer transfer window at Arsenal.The agreement is already in place. Just waiting to sign all the documents, with the formalities of the deal to take place at the end of the season.Why? Because Martin Zubimendi is a top professional and a big fan of Real Sociedad. He wants to respect the club until the end, so he won’t sign anything before. But verbally, everything is agreed between the clubs Rea…
Stat Scouting: Martín Zubimendi
Picture this: Martín Zubimendi dictating play at the Emirates, his precise passes slicing through opposition lines while he calmly shields Arsenal’s back four with the poise of a seasoned general. The Real Sociedad midfielder blend of vision, tenacity, and tactical nous has been a darling of many of the top teams, Arsenal chased him previously, Liverpool wanted to give him the keys, future Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso wanted him to be his guy. …
Arsenal clinch key step in Martin Zubimendi deal as Real Madrid step aside
Arsenal have hit a major target in their transfer race for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi this summer.Real Madrid have been battling the Premier League side for Zubimendi since the start of 2025 but the Gunners have consistently held the advantage.Los Blancos were confident the ongoing changes at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu would not impact a deal – with incoming new boss Xabi Alonso already adding him to a three-man transfer wish list.Li…
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