La Liga
Martín Zubimendi is on the verge of officially becoming a new player for Arsenal. The midfielder from Real Sociedad has traveled to London in recent days to finalize the details of his incorporation into the 'gunner' team, thus taking the definitive step towards his first adventure outside of Spain. Although the official announcement will not come until July at the request of the Donostiarra entity, the agreement between the clubs is fully on track.
As reported by 'The Athletic', Arsenal will not pay the €60 million release clause but will instead pay a slightly higher amount (around €65 million), thus avoiding legal procedures with LaLiga. This transaction will be the second-highest sale in the history of Real Sociedad, surpassed only by Alexander Isak's transfer to Newcastle.
Farewell to Real Madrid's hopes with Zubimendi
The footballer, who has been enjoying his holidays after playing in the Nations League with the Spanish national team, is making the most of his last days off in his hometown, San Sebastián, and in personal commitments, such as attending the wedding of his former teammate Ander Guevara. His preseason integration will already be with the Arsenal jersey, where he will reunite with Odegaard and share the midfield with another Spaniard, Mikel Merino.
The major casualty of this move is Real Madrid. The white club had hopes of convincing Zubimendi to be Kroos' successor, but with his imminent move to the Premier League, the Madrid sports management already considers the Basque midfielder lost.
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