Arsenal Set to Sign Zubimendi From Real Sociedad

Martin Zubimendi is close to completing a transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal, with the midfielder in London to finalize a deal valued at around €60 million. Arsenal have outmaneuvered Real Madrid and other rivals for Zubimendi, who is set to become Mikel Arteta’s first signing of the summer. The move comes as Arsenal seeks to strengthen their midfield after the departure of Jorginho and the expected exit of Thomas Partey. Zubimendi, who has over 200 appearances in Spanish football and has won Euro 2024 and the Nations League with Spain, is praised for his tactical intelligence and adaptability. Analysts see his arrival as key to Arsenal's ambitions after they finished second in the Premier League and reached the Champions League semi-finals. The signing is part of Arsenal's broader summer strategy to reinforce both midfield and attack.