Arsenal sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a £51m deal; Spain international has signed a long-term contract after Arsenal agreed transfer in March; Real Madrid and Liverpool had been interested in Zubimendi; the 26-year-old becomes Arsenal’s second summer signing
The Spain international has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal agreed the transfer in March, having met his £51m release clause.
It is understood the pre-agreement proved important for Arsenal after Real Madrid expressed a strong interest in the 26-year-old last month following Xabi Alonso’s arrival as manager.
Liverpoolhad also been interested in Zubimendi last summer but he turned down a move to Anfield to stay at Real Sociedad after helping Spain win
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