Martin Zubimendi is expected to be on the move this summer, where both Arsenal and Real Madrid would be interested in signing the real Sociedad – Midfielder – who has now broken his silence on his future.
In an interview with Radio Nacional (via Diario AS), Zubimendi opened his current situation. Although he is aware that he has a large number of options to choose from, he will not make a decision until the UEFA Nations League is over.
“Of course there are options, but it is true that it seems that it will be another, long summer and I do not know what it will end in. At the moment it is not my priority to think about it, I am here in the national team, something that is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, I will do it.”
Zubimendi is closer to signing for Arsenal, but he was asked about the appointment of Real Madrid of Xabi Alonso, which he knows very well after working together at Real Sociedad B.
“I always said that he was my idol and that it was happiness for me that he could coach in a very important year in the reserve team. I don't like to talk about those hypotheses, I like to talk about the present. I think it would be disrespectful to answer that in the national team and in the face of such an important competition.”
It has been reported that Zubimendi is still happy to be a member of Real Madrid, but at this stage it seems almost certain that he will exchange Donostia-San Sebastian for North London. His departure would be a big loss for La Liga, but for Arsenal they would sign one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.