Arsenal Agree New Fee to Sign Martin Zubimendi Ahead of Real Mad
- Arsenal have reached an agreement to acquire Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for a fee of €55 million ahead of the summer 2025 transfer window.
- The transfer followed months of negotiation, with Real Sociedad requesting the deal be ratified in July and Arsenal opting to spread payments over years.
- Zubimendi, 26, has established himself as a top La Liga midfielder, known for his defensive skills and 87% passing accuracy last season.
- Arsenal outbid Liverpool and faced late interest from Real Madrid, but secured Zubimendi to strengthen their midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
- This signing signals Arsenal’s intent to compete at the highest level and manage finances carefully while pursuing further additions, including a world-class striker.
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Arsenal reach Martin Zubimendi transfer agreement and will pay MORE than £51m release clause - The Mirror
Martin Zubimendi has a well-publicised £51million release clause in his contract with Real Sociedad, yet Arsenal will pay over the odds to sign the Spanish midfielder this summer
For the London club nothing has changed and stick to what was dealt with with the player
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