Martin Zubimendi's future has caused much speculation in recent years, although that appears to be coming to an end with a move to Arsenal on the cards. Real Sociedad have bravely retained their star midfielder so far, although this season looks set to be his last at Donostia-San Sebastian.
Fabrizio Romano has given a latest update on the situation surrounding Arsenal and Zubimendi in conversation with CaughtOffside.
“Martin Zubimendi's situation is one of the most interesting for the summer transfer window and Arsenal are clearly leading the race to sign him in the summer. It's not a done deal yet, there is still some work to be done, but Arsenal are in good and advanced talks to sign Zubimendi in the summer transfer window – not in January, as Real Sociedad have no plans to part ways with the player in the summer. middle of the season.
“We know that Real Sociedad and Zubimendi have a very special relationship, but the release clause will be there before the summer – €60 million – and Arsenal are prepared to trigger the clause as soon as they finalize the agreement with the player.”
Romano also confirmed that Zubimendi almost ended up in the Premier League last summer, but with Liverpool instead of Arsenal.
“Liverpool was close to finalizing the deal and then Zubimendi decided to stay at Real Sociedad, mainly because he loves his club, his city, his country, so sometimes, especially players from that part of Spain, like Nico Williams, I like to stay there and that was the case for Zubimendi.”
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