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Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Gunners seal deal for Spanish midfield star next summer

14. January 2025
Martín Zubimendi (foto: Getty Images)
Arsenal secures Martín Zubimendi’s transfer from Real Sociedad for €60 million, beating Liverpool and Real Madrid to the Spanish international.

Arsenal has finalized a deal to sign Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, reportedly paying his €60 million release clause. According to multiple British media outlets, the Spanish international will join Mikel Arteta’s squad at the Emirates in the summer transfer window.

While Arsenal had hoped to bring Zubimendi to London this January, Real Sociedad insisted he stay until the end of the season. To prevent rival clubs from swooping in, all parties have reached an agreement ensuring the transfer is finalized for the summer.

Zubimendi’s departure will leave a significant gap in Real Sociedad's midfield. The Basque club now has over six months to identify a replacement, armed with the substantial funds from the deal. Despite the loss, the transfer provides Sociedad with a chance to reinvest in a high-quality reinforcement.

This signing comes after over a year of negotiations, during which Arsenal managed to edge out interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. Zubimendi, a key player in Spain’s recent Euro triumph, is under contract with Sociedad until 2027, but the Gunners have managed to secure his services after paying the buyout clause.

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