Arsenal have managed to do something that Liverpool weren’t able to do last summer. They’ve signed Martin Zubimendi. The Spaniard was heavily linked with a move to Anfield following Euro 2024 -

Martin Zubimendi ranks among the elite in his role as a classic holding midfielder, primarily focused on distribution and defensive duties, and should free up Declan Rice at Arsenal.

Arsenal remain on the hunt for a winger following the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Noorgard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and a deal for Viktor Gyokeres getting closer. The Gunners have stepped up their transfer plans over the last week,

Arsenal presented Martin Zubimendi as their new star signing in midfield, set to dominate alongside Declan Rice from August onwards. The Real Sociedad academy product moved for a total of

Martin Zubimendi played 236 times for Real Sociedad - his only club to date - and scored 10 goals.But he is not a goalscorer, because he is primarily a defensive midfielder.Real Sociedad played several formations last season, though mostly it was a 4-1-4-1 with Zubimendi as the pivot.In La Liga in 2024-25, he ranked in the top five of central midfielders for successful passes, successful long passes, progressive passes, touches, tackles, interceptions, aerial duels won and distance of completed upfield passes (8.5km)."He's not a paragon of technical prowess, nor does he stand out for his vision, his long ball touch, or his ability to link up," said Spanish journalist and Real Sociedad expert Roberto Ramajo."He delivers in every aspect of a midfielder's game, and he always contributes. And that's what sets him apart, what allows him to excel the way he has at Real Sociedad since he came into the first team."Martin has very good tactical ability. He knows how to occupy space on the pitch almost perfectly, and he reads his team's needs very well when it comes to helping his team-mates."He has fantastic reading of the game, because he's very intelligent without the ball. I know he's hailed with the ball, but I like him better off it."Read the full piece here

Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad. He finally makes the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year.

This is a huge moment in my career.” Zubimendi said. “It’s the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are. “I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me.

Arsenal have officially launched its pre-season preparations at the newly renamed Sobha Realty Training Centre, marking the beginning of an intense summer aimed at ending a five-year trophy drought.