"It is for good reason that Arteta rates one of his more recent signings so highly. Zubimendi has been justifying his manager's comments since signing from boyhood club Real Sociedad in July 2025. The 27-year-old has played the most minutes of any of Arsenal's outfield players and has been chipping in with goals too. And that goal return may have come as a surprise, with Zubimendi signed primarily as a defensive midfielder but now having scored six times in 34 appearances - the most he has registered during any campaign in his career."
"Arsenal and Arteta made a big play to recruit Zubimendi and started the work to try to sign him 12 months before he arrived at the club, initially discussing the possibility when they were completing a deal for his Sociedad team-mate Mikel Merino in the summer of 2024. Zubimendi was brought in to be a crucial component of the Arsenal squad, with his passing ability, on-pitch intelligence and history of winning important trophies. Indeed, the Spain international played an important role in his country beating England in the Euro 2024 final."
Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in July 2025 and has quickly become a central figure. He has played more minutes than any Arsenal outfield player and scored six goals in 34 appearances, his best seasonal return. Signed primarily as a defensive midfielder for around 60m, he offers passing ability, on-pitch intelligence and a history of winning trophies. His presence has given Declan Rice licence to attack more freely. Opponents have sometimes man-marked him, prompting tactical adjustments to restore his influence. Zubimendi also featured prominently in Spain's Euro 2024 final victory over England.
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