- Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad.
- According to Zubimendi, he decided to sign for Arsenal because the club’s playing style fits him.
- Zubimendi is expected to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield after the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
Done deal! Premier League giants Arsenal FC have announced the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
The Zubimendi transfer comes after weeks of speculation and anticipation from both the Arsenal faithful and rival fans.
Several reports had indicated that Zubimendi was on the verge of turning down the move to the North London based club in favor of Real Madrid after Los Blancos appointed his idol Xabi Alonso as their new head coach.
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Martin Zubimendi signs a long-term contract with Arsenal
However, those rumors have turned out to be untrue, as the Gunners land the services of the highly-rated midfielder.
“We’re delighted to announce that Spain international Martin Zubimendi has joined us on a long-term contract.
The 26-year-old arrives from Real Sociedad, for whom he made 236 appearances in all competitions at the first team level after graduating from the club’s academy,” read part of the communique issued by Arsenal.
Martin Zubimendi divulges why he picked Arsenal
On his part, Zubimendi revealed what made him pick Arsenal FC over other top clubs that were interested in his signature including Liverpool FC.
“This is a huge moment in my career. It’s the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realize how big the club is and this team are.
I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come,” he explained.
Martin Zubimendi brings winning experience to Arsenal
During his stint with Real Sociedad, Zubimendi helped the club to lift the coveted Copa del Rey title in April 2021.
In addition, he played an instrumental role in the 2022-2023 season to ensure Real Sociedad finished fourth in La Liga, the best ever league finish in the club’s recent years.
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Meanwhile, Zubimendi has also had a promising career with Spain’s national team, also known as La Roja.
One of his notable achievements with the La Roja came in 2024 when he helped the team bag the Euro 2024 title
At Arsenal Zubimendi will work together with some of his former Real Sociedad teammates including Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino.
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