Fabrizio Romano has once again confirmed that Arsenal’s move to sign Martin Zubimendi is a “here we go”, and that he’ll move for slightly above €60m.
The Gunners are prepared to go slightly over the €60m fee that is Zubimendi’s release clause with Real Sociedad, so that they can pay for the Spain international in instalments.
Zubimendi had also been linked with Real Madrid, but it seems there has been no late hijack and that the 26-year-old will be heading to the Emirates Stadium.
See below for Romano’s latest X post on Zubimendi as he explains how Arsenal are paying for this deal…
???? Arsenal will pay slightly more than €60m release clause as part of the pact with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi deal.
The fee will be bit higher but allowing payment in installments as clubs share excellent relationship.
Here we go, confirmed. ?? pic.twitter.com/nP4lzokdFf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 19, 2025
Romano said: “Arsenal will pay slightly more than €60m release clause as part of the pact with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi deal. The fee will be bit higher but allowing payment in instalments as clubs share excellent relationship. Here we go, confirmed.”
Martin Zubimendi earns special praise
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has discussed what kind of impact Zubimendi can have at Arsenal.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Balague made it clear just how highly he rates this “very clever” midfield player, who can do a variety of jobs in the middle of the park.
“His passing might sound simple, but he generally chooses well the one pass to do,” Balague said.
Martin Zubimendi celebrates scoring for Spain against Portugal (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
“He hardly ever loses the ball and that helps with fluidity and team confidence. He reads the game very well, without being the fastest midfielder – he has the puzzle of the team in his head.
“He is lately more up to driving with the ball and even getting into the box, and he…
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