Fabrizio Romano once again confirmed that Arsenal’s decision to sign Martin Zubimendi is a “here”, and that he will move a little above 60 million euros.
The Gunners are ready to spend slightly above the costs of 60 million euros that is the Liberation clause of Zubimendi with Real Sociedad, so that they can pay for the international Spain in several payments.
Zubimenddi had also been linked to Real Madrid, but it seems that there was no late diversion and that the 26 -year -old will go to the Emirates stadium.
See below for the latest post X of Romano on Zubimendi while he explains how Arsenal could the range for this agreement…
???? Arsenal will pay a little more from the release clause of 60 million euros as part of the pact with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi Deal.
The costs will be a little higher, but allowing payment in payments because the clubs share an excellent relationship.
Let’s go, confirmed. ?? pic.twitter.com/np4lzokdff
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) June 19, 2025
Romano said: “Arsenal will pay a little more from the liberation clause of 60 million euros as part of the pact with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi Deal. The costs will be a little higher, but allowing payment in several payments because the clubs share an excellent relationship. It’s gone, confirmed.”
Martin Zubimenddi wins special praise
The Spanish expert in football Guillem Balague discussed the type of impact that Zubimendi can have at Arsenal.
Addressing BBC Sport, Balague has clearly indicated how much he assesses this “very intelligent” midfielder, who can make a variety of jobs in the middle of the park.
“His death may seem simple, but he generally chooses the only pass to make,” said Balague.
“He almost never loses the ball and it helps the fluidity and confidence of the team. He reads the game very well, without being the fastest midfielder – he has the team’s puzzle in his head.
“He is recently more in place to drive with the ball and even enter the box, and he would do so if he felt that his teammates can cover for him.
“But his main work is to help accumulation, sometimes going to the central defenders – to make the game liquid, to find the man with space, to advance the team and to do the same when it comes to applying pressure.
“It is very intelligent when it comes to deciding when going or when not going. A team player, a silent leader. A key cog in the machine.”
Arsenal needed a new signature in the midfielder
Zubimenddi joins Arsenal when they have just farewell to Jorginho, while Thomas Parte is also out of contract this summer.
And according to another article by Romano, it seems that discussions on a new agreement with the international of Ghana have not progressed …
???? Negotiations between Arsenal and Thomas Partey on New Deal do not progress.
No agreement so far and now concrete chances of separating from the coming days.
Thomas would be available as free agent. pic.twitter.com/4afd8rujgi
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) June 19, 2025
Party and Jorginho were key players for Arsenal and the fans will have to hope that Zubimenddi can settle quickly and replace them.
Mikel Arteta also has a decent depth in this position with Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, while Myles Lewis-Skelly could also also play it if necessary.
