Zubimendi, the great desire of Madridism

Real Madrid fans are eager about the potential signing of Martín Zubimendi ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window. This opportunity has arisen due to the latest news that emerged in recent hours.

According to the British portal Team Talk, the Donostiarra midfielder has expressed to the Gunners' management his desire to leave Emirates Stadium halfway through the season due to the significant lack of playing time under Mikel Arteta, a sporting scenario that has ignited the enthusiasm of Madrid fans, who demand a top-level organizing player for José Mourinho's system.

Martin Zubimendi is ready to leave Arsenal in January in a bid to get his career back on track, with a host of leading European clubs now aware of his situation, @TEAMtalk understands. https://t.co/EilqMsBpYv

— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) November 3, 2026

The ostracism at Emirates Stadium and the need for consistency

The Basque pivot's time in the Premier League has not achieved the expected continuity following his transfer from Real Sociedad. In the early months of the 2026-2027 season, Zubimendi has logged only 379 minutes on the field spread over 11 official matches, positioning him below up to 17 teammates in the London first team in terms of playing time.

This loss of prominence has prompted his decision to seek an immediate exit to avoid jeopardizing his standing in the Spanish national team. With a market value set at 65 million euros on Transfermarkt and a contract binding him to the English club until June 2030, the player views a return to LaLiga with the Concha Espina club very favorably.

Zubimendi's fit in Mourinho's midfield

For the white fans, the addition of the Donostiarra would address one of the main shortcomings in ball circulation within the 4-2-3-1 scheme implemented by José Mourinho. With Federico Valverde predominantly established at right-back due to structural needs of the defensive block, the Portuguese coach requires a positional specialist capable of dictating the pace, alternating with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Bernardo Silva.

In the London offices, the Arsenal management does not rule out sitting down to negotiate his transfer during the month of January. The Gunners' board is considering greenlighting his sale as long as they receive a substantial financial offer that allows them to fund the acquisition of a world-class forward or winger for their attack.

Preliminary talks between the intermediaries of both entities will intensify throughout the first weeks of December 2026. If Real Madrid decides to take the definitive step and makes a proposal in line with British demands, Martín Zubimendi will arrive at Santiago Bernabéu as the star reinforcement for the midfield in January 2027.

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