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Real Madrid VERY CLOSE to hijacking Arsenal transfer
Carlo Garganese
- 26 Mar 2025 07:30 CDT
- 3 min read
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Arsenal have been stunned by the news that Real Madrid are very close to completing the signing of Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.
That is according to Fichajes and AS, who report in the Spanish media that Madrid have hijacked Arsenal’s deal with Zubimendi.
Current ETV
Martín Zubimendi
DM, M (C)
Real Sociedad
Martín Zubimendi
DM, M (C)
Real Sociedad
ETV Range
€49.5M - €60.5M
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We learned that Arsenal’s pursuit of Zubimendi was gathering pace, with the Real Sociedad midfielder’s representatives flying to London for further discussions with club officials.
Over the last week, it was further reported that Arsenal almost had the transfer is the bag.
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Could Arsenal lose Zubimendi to Madrid?
David Ornstein stated that Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Zubimendi, and this was a sentiment shared in Spain.
It is understood that Arsenal are prepared to double Zubimendi’s wages and have reached an agreement on a four-year contract.
But on Wednesday came the shock news in a number of Spanish outlets that Madrid have hijacked the deal.
The Spanish media now believe that Zubimendi is “very close” to signing for Madrid.
Madrid are looking to bring in a top central midfielder this summer due to the age of Luka Modric and the uncertainty over the future of other players.
Zubimendi was close to signing for Liverpool last summer and the Reds remain admirers of the Basque star.
Zubimendi at Euro 2024
Zubimendi enjoyed a fantastic Euro 2024 as Spain won the title and he was deemed by many to have been the key man in the 2-1 final win over England.
The midfielder came on at half time for Rodri with the score at 0-0 and immediately changed the game.
Zubimendi has spent his whole career at Real Sociedad, making 226 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He won the Copa del Rey in 2020.
Previously he played for Real Sociedad’s B team, making 50 appearances and scoring four goals.
He has been capped 17 times by Spain, winning Euro 2024 and the Nations League last year. He has scored one goal.
