Arsenal have reached an agreement with Real Sociedad to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is contingent on the player signing a long-term contract, after having verbally agreed to the terms.
Transfer Details
The transfer is set to be triggered by a €60m release clause. This development comes after a prolonged period of speculation surrounding Zubimendi’s future, with Arsenal having been in advanced talks with the player and the Spanish club earlier in the year.
Player Background
Zubimendi is a defensive midfielder who has been with Real Sociedad since his youth. He is known for his ability to control the tempo of the game and has been a consistent performer for his club. The player has previously been the subject of interest from Liverpool, who made a bid for him in August 2024, but he opted to stay with Real Sociedad at the time.