Arsenal have agreed a €60m deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, with the midfielder set to become the club’s first summer signing.

The Gunners have informed Real Sociedad of their intention to activate the player’s release clause and Zubimendi has accepted a move to the Premier League.

🚨 Arsenal agree deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, here we go! ❤️🤍

Zubimendi has now verbally agreed to sign a long term deal… so formal steps must follow soon with Arsenal to trigger €60m clause.

Zubi, ready to become the first signing of the new season. pic.twitter.com/yzYJOydstE

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 10, 2025

Mikel Arteta had made Zubimendi his first-choice target to strengthen in midfield, with Jorginho having agreed a deal to leave Arsenal for Flamengo. Thomas Partey’s future is also unclear with the 31-year-old’s current contract to expire in June. Negotiations are ongoing for a renewal.

Zubimendi’s impending arrival is a major boost to the North Londoners, following a fifth consecutive campaign without silverware. Arsenal are heading towards a third straight season as runners-up in the Premier League. The Gunners did reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, before losing 3-1 to PSG on aggregate.

Zubimendi agrees long-term Arsenal deal

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the deal has been verbally agreed between all parties, with the ‘formal steps’ set to follow. Zubimendi turned down a transfer to Liverpool last summer, but is now ready to leave boyhood side Sociedad in search of a new challenge.

This season, he ranks among La Liga’s top 10 players for progressive passes, tackles and successful take-on percentage. Zubimendi has earned 17 caps for Spain and was part of his nation’s success at Euro 2024.

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