Martín Zubimendi has reportedly chosen Real Madrid as his next destination, and wants the process to be speeded up in order to be able to wear white in 2027.
Real Madrid’s transfer market once again puts Martín Zubimendi, a 27-year-old midfielder from Arsenal, at the centre of planning towards 2027. According to El Nacional, the player has reportedly chosen Real Madrid as his preferred target, and people around him want the process to go faster to ease his departure from London.
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The same information suggests a possible deal of 60 million euros fixed plus another 15 million in variables. Currently, there is no confirmed official bid, but Zubimendi is said to be willing to bring forward the departure if the opportunity presents itself before next summer.
Martín Zubimendi wants to play for Real Madrid
The situation of the Spanish international has changed since his first season in England. Zubimendi played a significant role for Arsenal in the 2025/26 season, but the arrival of Bruno Guimarães has increased the competition in midfield, where Declan Rice also resides.
This scenario has reduced his prominence at the start of the new season. According to reports, the midfielder believes that a change of club could give him back a more stable presence, and he has positioned Real Madrid as his first choice.
The interest from Real Madrid is not new either. Zubimendi’s name had already appeared on the Madridists’ agenda before he left Real Sociedad and signed for Arsenal in 2025.
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His profile fills a need Madrid have been studying for a long time. Zubimendi can play in the bottom of midfield, participate in the build-up from deep positions and dictate the game without having to leave his position.
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Arsenal will have the final say
The biggest hurdle lies in London. Arsenal invested around €60 million to sign him from Real Sociedad and will have no financial reasons to accept a deal below that amount.
Therefore, the proposal of 60 million fixed plus 15 in variables is considered for a potential negotiation. This structure will allow the English club to recoup its initial investment and increase the final transfer value based on goals achieved.
Over the past summer, Arsenal already showed that the Spanish player’s future was not entirely secure. Reports from England at the time suggested that the club could consider a departure if it received a suitable offer.
For Madrid, the appeal of the deal also lies in bringing in a player who knows LaLiga, has international experience with Spain and has previously been scouted by the sporting management.
The coming months will determine whether the interest turns into concrete negotiations. According to El Nacional, Martín Zubimendi wants the people around him to speed up the scenario to put on white in 2027. Now it’s up to Real Madrid to decide if they want to turn that desire into an offer that is convincing enough for Arsenal.
