In 2024, Liverpool focused on persuading Martin Zubimendi to move to Anfield. The Spanish national team star declined. On Sunday, the confirmation came that it was not a no to the Premier League, but a choice of club. For the Arsenal supporters, it was therefore just nice to see Zubimendi line up for the first interview as a Gunner.
Then it was finally in place. According to the BBC, Arsenal are paying around €65 million for the defensive midfielder, hailed as one of the best in Europe.
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“This is a big moment in my career. It’s the step I’ve been looking for and that I’ve wanted to take. As soon as you enter here, you quickly understand how big this club and this team are,” Zubimendi begins to the club’s website.
“I’ve headed for Arsenal because their style of play suits me well. They have shown their potential lately and the best is yet to come,” said the former Real Sociedad player.
No doubt, Zubimendi sees his role and contribution at Arsenal as crucial to bringing home the biggest trophies. The list is set.
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Captain Martin Ødegaard had five games together with Zubimendi at Real Sociedad in the 2019/20 season, now it is a reunion on the ball island.
