JAKARTA - Arsenal have completed the recruitment of the Spanish National Team (Timas) midfielder, Martin Zubimendi, from Real Sociedad.
The north London club beat opponents from top European clubs after activating Zubimendi's 60 million euros release clause.
The 26-year-old's contract at Sociedad expires in June 2027.
According to ESPN reports, Real Madrid tried to sign Zubimendi when Xabi Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti in May 2025, but an agreement with Arsenal was reached in March 2025.
Zubimendi had the opportunity to move to the Premier League a year ago after becoming Liverpool's top choice on the line. However, he refused the transfer and chose to stay at Sociedad for the 2024/2025 season, a decision he later said was the right decision.
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As a young Sociedad product, Zubimendi spent five years with the first team, appearing more than 170 times in all competitions.
The San Sebastian-born player has reportedly attracted Real Madrid's interest this summer after performing brilliantly in La Liga and the Spanish national team at Euro 2024.
In the final against England, he came on to replace the injured Rodri in the first half and shined in midfield as Spain won 2-1.
Manchester City also monitored Zubimendi after Rodri suffered a serious knee injury in September 2024.
Mikel Arteta played a key role in talks with Zubimendi to convince the player to join Arsenal this summer.
Zubimendi will join his former Sociedad team-mate Mikel Merino, who joined the Gunners last summer.
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