The first blow collected by Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid »Arsenal activated the clause of 60 million euros
Article by Adrian Duţă – published on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 13:24 / Updated on Saturday, May 10, 2025 13:24
No three days after the elimination in front of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals, Arsenal has already initiated the first important purchase. Middle Martin Zubimendi comes to Emirates from Real Sociedad. He was also wanted by Xabi Alonso, the future coach from Real Madrid.
The London club activated the termination clause of 60 million euros and completed all the details related to this transfer. Basques could not oppose the transfer, Arsenal activating the clause in the midfielder's contract, and Zubimendi He agreed to join Mikel Arta's team.
Martin Zubimendi goes to Arsenal
“Arsenal has reached an agreement for the transfer of Martin Zubimendi from Real society. Zubimendi has reached a verbal agreement to sign a long -term understanding.
The last formalities follow, and Arsenal will pay the clause of 60 million euros. Zubi, ready to become the first transfer for the new season ”, wrote the specialist in Mercato Fabrizio Romano, quoted by Sportal.blic.rs.
Martin Zubimendi leaves from Real Sociedad to Arsenal/ Photo: Imago Images
Unlike last year, Zubimendi accepted the transfer to England. He then refused the offers from Liverpool and Manchester City, demonstrating his loyalty to Real Sociedad, but a year later the situation changed. “Zubi” agreed to take an important career step and become the first major summer purchase.
Zubimendi was desired by Real Madrid
Zubimendi is one of the most appreciated midfielders in Europe, has become a European champion with Spain last year.
Martin Zubimendi was also wanted by Real Madrid, the team that will be prepared by Xabi Alonso next season. However, the Spanish midfielder will change the summer championship and play for Arsenal.
Zubimendi was seen as a basic piece in the new system of Xabi Alonso, who wants to play 3-4-3 at Real Madrid.
