Martin Zubimendi ranks among the elite in his role as a classic holding midfielder, primarily focused on distribution and defensive duties, and should free up Declan Rice at Arsenal.

Arsenal have completed their first major signing of the 2025/26 summer transfer window with Martin Zubimendi finally landing from Real Sociedad. Mikel Arteta is pushing to launch a renewed Premier League title challenge in the coming months with Zubimendi highlighted as a key target since the start of 2025.

Arsenal have signed Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The 26-year-old Spanish international joins the Gunners for a £55M fee, a bit above his £51M release clause, to secure a more favorable payment schedule.