Arsenal and Real Sociedad have reached to an agreement for the transfer of Martin Zubimendi. The Defensive Midfielder is from Spain. He is a highly rated international player. Zubimendi is currently in London to complete his medical test. Arsenal are looking to complete their first Big signing of this year.
❤️🤍🤝🏻 After his visit to Arsenal headquarters, Martin Zubimendi also spoke to Mikel Arteta again as he’s 100% new Arsenal player.
Official statement being prepared as final step of the story, but never in doubt: Zubi will play for #AFC. 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/emRmHWMsW7
The Gunners will trigger the release clause of Martin Zubimendi. As per sources it is around €60 million. However, Arsenal will be paying it in installments. This will be financially beneficial for both the clubs. In addition to this, Both will officially announce the deal in July. This will help them in FFP regulations.
He is a 26 year old Defensive Midfielder and has 250 appearances for Real Sociedad. He is known as one of the best Midfielders in Laliga. Also, He is one of the key players for his National Team.
Arsenal were interested in the player from a long time. This, Gave them an advantage over other clubs. Although Real Madrid expressed late interest but Zubimendi already chose Arsenal. He liked Mikel Arteta and his project at Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta is expected to play his usual system. Zubimendi will play as anchor. In this case, He will sit in deep midfield role along with Rice. In addition to this, Zubimendi fills the absence of Jorginho and Thomas Partey who will not be part of the team next season.
🚨❤️🤍 Arsenal and Real Sociedad have completed all paperwork for Martin Zubimendi deal, it’s all signed.
Zubimendi has completed formal steps of his move in London as he will be first summer signing for #AFC.
Fee around €64/65m paid in installments. pic.twitter.com/KDmW5K3yF5
According to Top Journalists, Zubimendi is “Central” to Arteta’s plan. Also, they have now confirmed that the deal is almost done.
Arsenal are now very happy with this deal. However, they would be careful to avoid any late drama. Although the price is high, but installment structure is well planned. Also, they got the perfect player profile they wanted for their team. In addition to this, the deal shows us Arsenal’s strategy this summer. Gunners prioritise Midfield before signing a striker. Zubimendi looks ready for a new and big challenge in his career. He has been a top player in Spanish league.
However he will now get a chance to prove himself in the highly competitive Premier League. Arsenal is a big opportunity for him to improve as a player. By joining a big club he can get attention and the applause he deserves. At 26 years of Age, it’s time to step up in career. A move to Arsenal is the best thing he wanted.
Arsenal have completed with the signing of Martin Zubimendi. The 26 year old Midfielder will be playing in Premier League next season. It would be exciting for the Arsenal fans to get a solid midfielder to their team. However, how easily Arteta’s is able to integrate him in team would be interesting to see.
Although Real Madrid had entered the race, Zubimendi preferred Arsenal. It takes a lot to reject Madrid. He has had made a very key decision in his career. It looks like Mikel Arteta has managed to lure the player with his project.
But Arsenal still has to do a lot in this window. As they have planned, key moves are expected this year. It’s time to look at other priorities and sorting them would be ideal for the club. As per sources, Arsenal will shift their focus on a new striker, and they would like to get the deal done soon.
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