Arsenal have lastly introduced the signing of Spanish central midfielder Martin Zubimendi after months of hypothesis.
Gunners followers can now see Zubimendi sporting the membership colors on their official web site as a deal we’ve all recognized about for a very long time can now lastly be made official.
Zubimendi has joined from La Liga membership Actual Sociedad, turning into Arsenal’s second signing of the summer time, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga introduced a number of days in the past.
Nonetheless, credit score should go to the BBC’s Sami Mokbel, who reported on the Zubimendi deal being carried out for this summer time all the way in which again in January, whereas he was nonetheless working for the Mail.
It’s taken a while for every little thing to be finalised, however Zubimendi is right here now and he’s spoken on Arsenal’s web site about why he joined.
Martin Zubimendi speaks out on Arsenal switch
“As soon as I made the choice to depart, I set my sights on Arsenal as a result of I believe their type of play is an effective match for me,” Zubimendi mentioned on Arsenal.com.
“It’s a younger, extremely motivated and impressive crew. They’ve proven their potential lately, and I imagine the most effective is but to return. As quickly as you set foot right here, you realise how large this membership and this crew are. Andrea [Berta] and Mikel [Arteta] took glorious care of me, leaving me with no doubts in anyway.
“This can be a large second in my profession. It’s the transfer I used to be in search of; one I wished to make. In fact, it’s an enormous change, however I’m able to get began.”
Zubimendi singles out former teammates Odegaard and Merino
Zubimendi has additionally performed with two present Arsenal gamers earlier than at Sociedad – Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya can also be a fellow Spain worldwide.
Merino additionally moved from Sociedad to Arsenal final summer time, whereas Odegaard hung out on mortgage on the Basque membership earlier in his profession.
Zubimendi says he’s glad to be working with these two once more because it ought to assist make it simpler for him to settle in north London.
“I’m completely satisfied to be right here with them. I’ve performed many video games alongside Merino over time,” he added.
“It’s vital as a result of it’s going to make the transition a lot simpler for me, and I’m certain they’ll be an excellent assist.”
