Arsenal confirms the signing of Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal Football Club has confirmed the signing of top Spanish defender Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad on a long-term deal.

The deal was announced on Arsenal's official website on Sunday, July 6, 2025, which is a few weeks after the transfer was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. He is joining Arsenal with a wealth of experience from Sociedad, for whom he made 236 appearances in all first-team-level competitions after graduating from the club’s academy.

In April 2021, Martin Zubimendi helped Sociedad win the 2019/20 Copa del Rey against Athletic Club. He was instrumental in Sociedad's highest league finish in recent fourth place to secure Champions League football for only the third time in their history, and the first in 10 years. 

Why did Martin Zubimendi join Arsenal?

He expressed his desire and excitement concerning his move to the Emirates and he looks forward to having a great time at the club.

"This is a huge moment in my career. It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are. I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come.”

What jersey will Martin Zubimendi wear at Arsenal?

Martin will wear the number 36 shirt and will join up with his new teammates at the Sobha Realty Training Centre when the team report for pre-season.

Arsenal fans will hope Zubimendi can hit the ground running immediately as against trying to find his feet when the 2025/26 season begins.

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