Santi Cañizares asks Real Madrid for a signing

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Martín Zubimendi reappears on the radar of Real Madrid's transfers. Santi Cañizares has pointed out the 27-year-old Arsenal midfielder as an example of the type of player he deems necessary to organize the game for José Mourinho's team.

The analysis by the former Real Madrid goalkeeper comes at a moment when the team has numerous options in midfield but lacks a player with identical characteristics to Zubimendi. The Spanish international stands out for his ability to provide an outlet from the back, maintain possession, and contribute to the team's organization.

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Santi Cañizares highlights Martín Zubimendi

Santi Cañizares used Martín Zubimendi as a reference during the analysis of Spain-Croatia on Tiempo de Juego. His commentary not only focused on the prospect of signing the Arsenal player but also on the type of player that he believes is currently missing in Real Madrid's midfield.

José Mourinho has players like Aurélien Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Bernardo Silva. However, their attributes differ. Tchouaméni holds more weight in defensive balance, Valverde is known for his work rate, and Camavinga can progress through dribbles.

Bellingham, on the other hand, has the ability to play in more advanced positions. This variety offers different solutions to the Real Madrid coach but also requires Mourinho to explore other options when needing to control possession for extended periods.

That's where the profile of Martín Zubimendi fits in. The Spanish midfielder can drop between the center-backs, provide a passing lane for the possessor, and contribute to the build-up when facing opponent pressure. These traits allow the team to construct attacks more consistently without relying solely on quick transitions.

Arsenal complicates the deal for Zubimendi

The main obstacle for any hypothetical transfer lies with Arsenal. Zubimendi joined the London club from Real Sociedad in July 2025 and is part of the English team's sporting structure.

Therefore, Cañizares' reflections should be separated from ongoing negotiations. There is currently no open deal between the two clubs for the player. What the former goalkeeper proposes relates to the player profile: he believes Real Madrid needs a midfielder capable of controlling the tempo from a deeper position.

Thiago Pitarch not in Mourinho's plans

The discussion also involves Mourinho's internal solutions. Thiago Pitarch emerges as a young alternative who could gain prominence while the coaching staff experiments with various midfield combinations.

This scenario presents two different paths for future transfer windows. Real Madrid can seek an organizer with similar traits or continue developing solutions within their squad. According to Cañizares, Martín Zubimendi represents the prototype of a central midfielder that would address this need, but any attempt to lure him from Arsenal would require the White Club to formally turn this sporting need into a market operation.

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