Tag: Zubimendi

Arsenal injury news: Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi injuries ‘far from ideal’ says Mikel Arteta
12 October 2026 Off

Arsenal injury news: Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi injuries ‘far from ideal’ says Mikel Arteta

By Total Football News

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is “far from ideal” that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session after the Gunners’ 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds.

A training session was held after Saturday’s match at Emirates Stadium for players who either did not feature in or did not play the full 90 minutes against Leeds.

Ecuador defender Hincapie was carried off by

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Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal midfielder on his year-long wait to join Gunners
23 July 2025 Off

Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal midfielder on his year-long wait to join Gunners

By Total Football News

Arsenal fans will get to see their new midfielder Martin Zubimendi in action for the first time on Wednesday – 12 months after the Gunners first set in motion a deal to bring him to the club.

The 26-year-old, one of the most highly-rated number sixes in Europe, played his first minutes for Arsenal in a behind closed door friendly against Watford last Saturday.

But his first appearance in front

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Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal sign Sociedad midfielder in £60m deal
6 July 2025 Off

Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal sign Sociedad midfielder in £60m deal

By Total Football News

For Arsenal, the beginning of the end of Zubimendi’s signing began in the scorching heat of Spain’s south coast as long ago as last June.

In truth, though, the journey culminating in the midfielder’s arrival at Emirates Stadium was spawned well in advance of the covert visit to Andalusia last summer.

Mikel Arteta had watched Zubimendi extensively. He was taken by his ability to execute the full passing repertoire with

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Martin Zubimendi: What Arsenal are getting with Real Sociedad midfielder
17 June 2025 Off

Martin Zubimendi: What Arsenal are getting with Real Sociedad midfielder

By Total Football News

Zubimendi has played 236 times for Real Sociedad – his only club to date – and scored 10 goals.

But he is not a goalscorer, because he is primarily a defensive midfielder.

Real Sociedad played several formations last season, though mostly it was a 4-1-4-1 with Zubimendi as the pivot.

In La Liga in 2024-25, he ranked in the top five of central midfielders for successful passes, successful long passes,

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Arsenal: Martin Zubimendi set for medical before £51m move from Real Sociedad
28 May 2025 Off

Arsenal: Martin Zubimendi set for medical before £51m move from Real Sociedad

By Total Football News

Because the paperwork for Zubimendi’s switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly.

Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi’s signing.

Zubimendi has a reported £51m release clause, with all payment structures between Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed.

Arsenal have been long-term

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Arsenal transfer plans: Isak, Gyokeres and Zubimendi on list
8 May 2025 Off

Arsenal transfer plans: Isak, Gyokeres and Zubimendi on list

By Total Football News

Arsenal have alternative targets to Isak – namely RB Leipzig’s Sesko and Sporting’s Gyokeres.

Sesko is a long-term target and was close to joining the club last summer.

Arsenal enquired again in January, but the German club were adamant they had no intention of selling and the Gunners did not want to antagonise them before a potential negotiation this summer.

Slovenia international Sesko has scored 26 goals this season –

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Football gossip: Nkunku, Zubimendi, Muani, Rashford, Garnacho, Mainoo, Messi
15 January 2025 Off

Football gossip: Nkunku, Zubimendi, Muani, Rashford, Garnacho, Mainoo, Messi

By Total Football News

Chelsea set price for Christopher Nkunku, Arsenal are chasing Martin Zubimendi, and Marcus Rashford favours a move to Barcelona…

Chelsea will want a £65m fee for striker Christopher Nkunku, 27, amid interest from Bayern Munich, with the France international reportedly unhappy at Stamford Bridge. (Athletic)

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in a £51m summer deal. (Mail)

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Man City Rodri replacement: Zubimendi, Ederson, Rucci, Calhanoglu & Reijnders – who Pep Guardiola may target
21 November 2024 Off

Man City Rodri replacement: Zubimendi, Ederson, Rucci, Calhanoglu & Reijnders – who Pep Guardiola may target

By Total Football News

It’s hard to find a real standout among the options available. It is even more difficult if you start to compare any potential purchase to Rodri, who is the best in the world.

Zubimendi has defensive qualities that will stand out to City – his tackles (2.6), interceptions (1.1) and clearances (2.2) per 90 minutes are the best among the players highlighted in this piece.

His passing accuracy is pretty

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Arne Slot says Liverpool still trying to strengthen after failing to sign Martin Zubimendi
16 August 2024 Off

Arne Slot says Liverpool still trying to strengthen after failing to sign Martin Zubimendi

By Total Football News

Slot has replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager after the German, who led the Reds to the Carabao Cup and a third-placed top-flight finish last season, left the club at the end of 2023-24.

The Dutchman’s first Premier League game will be at promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday (12:30 BST).

“We are always talking about transfers but also a very positive thing that we kept our players and they are

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