Arsenal has lastly introduced the signature of Spanish central midfielder Martin Zubimendi after months of hypothesis.
Gunners followers can now see Zubimendi carrying the membership’s colors on the official web site. As a deal we’ve identified for a very long time, we are able to lastly change into official.
Zubimendi was joined by La Liga Membership Actual Sociedad, introduced a number of days in the past by goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, making it Arsenal’s second summer time signing.
Nonetheless, the credit should be despatched to the BBC’s Sami Mokbel. BBC’s Sami Mokbel reported on Zubimendi’s deal this summer time in January, however he was nonetheless working by way of e-mail.
It took a while for every thing to be confirmed, however Zubimendi is right here now and is advised on the Arsenal web site why he joined.
Martin Zubimendi speaks about Arsenal’s transfer
“As soon as I made a decision to go away, I discovered my eyesight at Arsenal as a result of I feel their taking part in type would go well with me,” Zubimendi advised Arsenal.com.
“It is a younger, very motivated, formidable group. They’ve proven their potential not too long ago and I consider the perfect hasn’t come but. As quickly as you step in right here, you may notice how massive this membership and this group are.
“It is a massive second in my profession. It is a transfer I used to be in search of. It is one thing I needed to make. After all, it is a massive change, however I am prepared to start out.”
Zubamedy picks out former groups Odegard and Merino.
Zubimendi has beforehand performed with two present Arsenal gamers Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino at Sociedad. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya can also be a member of the Spanish worldwide.
Merino moved from Sociedad to Arsenal final summer time, and Odegard hung out lending on the Basque Membership early in his profession.
Zubimendi says he is comfortable he is working with these two once more, because it ought to assist make it simpler for him to settle in North London.
“I am comfortable to be right here with them. I’ve performed numerous video games with Merino over time,” he added.
“It is necessary as a result of it makes the transition a lot simpler for me. I am positive they will assist loads.”
