Arsenal have officially signed Spanish midfielder Martin Zubamendi from La Liga club Real Sociedad in a deal worth &euro;65 million. The 26-year-old has penned a long-term contract with the Gunners and is expected to fill the void left by Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
The deal, which exceeded his release clause, allows Arsenal to pay in instalments &mdash; a structure agreed upon by both clubs for accounting flexibility. The transfer was finalized post-July 1, as requested by Sociedad.
Zubamendi expressed his excitement: &ldquo;This is the move I&rsquo;ve always wanted. Arsenal&rsquo;s style fits me perfectly and I believe the best is yet to come here.&rdquo;
A product of Sociedad&rsquo;s academy, Zubamendi made 236 senior appearances and played a pivotal role in their 2019/20 Copa del Rey triumph. He was instrumental in the club&rsquo;s Champions League qualification in 2022/23, finishing fourth in La Liga.
Internationally, Zubamendi has featured for Spain 19 times, won silver at the 2020 Olympics, and the 2023 UEFA Nations League, and recently lifted the Euro 2024 title, helping defeat England in the final.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomed the signing, stating: &ldquo;Martin brings intelligence and quality. His consistency for club and country makes him a key addition to our squad.&rdquo;
Zubamendi becomes Arsenal&rsquo;s second major signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.
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Arsenal Sign Spain Star Zubamendi for €65M from Real Sociedad

Martin Zubamendi joins Arsenal on a long-term deal, bolstering Arteta’s midfield for the 2024/25 season.

Arsenal Sign Spain Star Zubamendi for €65M from Real Sociedad

Martin Zubamendi joins Arsenal on a long-term deal, bolstering Arteta’s midfield for the 2024/25 season.

July 6, 2025 | 22:52 IST