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Arsenal Secures Martin Zubimendi as First Signing of the Season for €60 Million, Snubbing Real Madrid

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Updated May 10, 2025, 11:42 AM

Arsenal FC has reached an agreement to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, with the player verbally agreeing to a long-term contract. The transfer will see Arsenal trigger Zubimendi's €60 million release clause, marking him as the club's first signing of the new season.

The move comes as a blow to Real Madrid, who had Zubimendi as a primary target for their midfield. The Spanish international's decision to join Arsenal over Real Madrid highlights the Gunners' successful negotiations and appeal to the player. Real Madrid's interest in Zubimendi was heightened by the potential arrival of Xabi Alonso as their coach, given their shared history at Real Sociedad.

Zubimendi's transfer is part of Arsenal's strategy to bolster their midfield, potentially alongside Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard, both of whom have connections to Real Sociedad. This move also comes at a time when Arsenal's current midfielder, Thomas Partey, is nearing the end of his contract without a renewal.

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B/R Football

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Arsenal have agreed to a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, per @FabrizioRomano The Real Sociedad-Arsenal connection continues 🤝

Diário de Torcedor

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NEW REINFORCEMENT!! Arsenal signs deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad! The club will trigger the cancellation clause of 60 million euros by the player. Zubimendi has already agreed to sign the contract. 📰 Fabrizio Romano