Mourinho is in urgent need of a Zubimendi

José Mourinho needs Martín Zubimendi or, rather, Real Madrid needs to sign a playmaker who can provide a quality boost to the team in the second half of the season, where all titles will be decided. The Spaniard has become a market opportunity due to his limited minutes with the Arsenal.

Despite the white team's streak of eight consecutive victories before the international break in November, the sports management considers it a priority to incorporate a positional playmaker capable of providing greater fluidity and control in ball distribution.

The fit in the double pivot and the consolidation of Federico Valverde

The technical department at Santiago Bernabéu believes that Zubimendi brings a tactical profile that complements the current members of the midfield. In contrast to the physical deployment of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga, or the offensive creativity of Bernardo Silva, the Basque pivot would provide positional reading, pause, and judgment in play distribution from the base of operations.

Moreover, his incorporation would have a direct impact on the defensive structure: it would ensure the necessary coverage in the wide area to allow Federico Valverde to remain permanently at the right back position, where the Uruguayan is delivering outstanding performance. Zubimendi would be the cherry on the cake, not because he would be the best player on the team, but because he is the profile the club lacks.

International display in the UEFA Nations League against Czechia

The limited participation of the midfielder at the Emirates Stadium contrasts with his competitive presence in the senior national team of Spain. Starting in the victory against Czechia in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League, Zubimendi delivered an outstanding performance that backs up the scouting reports of the white club:

-Distribution accuracy: He completed 92% of his total passes during the match.

Long-range passing: He recorded a 100% effectiveness on long balls (5 out of 5) and -in crosses into the area (1 out of 1).

-Offensive progression: He executed eight passes into the final third of the field, dictating the pace of the national team.

The sports management of Real Madrid will monitor the evolution of Martín Zubimendi's minutes in London during the upcoming weeks of November and December 2026. If Mikel Arteta keeps the Spanish international in a secondary role as the market opens, the Madrid entity will consider making a formal offer to finalize his return to LaLiga in January 2027.

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