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| Arsenal Sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad as Former Teammate Predicts Premier League Success. |
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, and one of his former teammates believes the Spanish midfielder is built to thrive in the Premier League.
After months of speculation, Zubimendi’s long-awaited move to the Emirates was finalized on Sunday. Reports suggest Arsenal paid around £60 million (approximately Rp1.3 trillion) to secure the services of the 25-year-old Spain international, who had previously turned down a move to Liverpool.
Speaking to Stats Perform, former teammate Roberto Lopez, who played alongside Zubimendi at Real Sociedad, had nothing but praise for the midfielder and his potential in English football.
“Martin can achieve anything he wants,” Lopez said. “He works incredibly hard every single day. He’s humble, down-to-earth, and that’s exactly the kind of character who thrives in competitive leagues like the Premier League.”
“He’s just a regular guy from Gros, a neighborhood in San Sebastian. It would literally take us an hour just to convince him to go out. But from early on, you could tell he had something special.”
Impressive Numbers Back His Quality
Zubimendi is a product of Real Sociedad’s academy and spent six years in their first-team setup, making a total of 236 appearances across all competitions.
In 36 LaLiga matches last season, he led his team in several key areas:
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1,752 passes attempted
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1,479 passes completed
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321 successful passes into the final third
These stats highlight his composure and vision—two traits that will be crucial in Arsenal’s midfield setup under Mikel Arteta. Despite Sociedad finishing 11th in LaLiga, Zubimendi consistently stood out as a top performer.
Arsenal Still Active in the Transfer Market
The signing of Zubimendi may not be Arsenal’s last big move this summer. According to reports, the Gunners have also agreed personal terms with two attacking targets—Noni Madueke from Chelsea and Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. However, no final agreements have been reached with their respective clubs.
Martin Zubimendi brings not just technical quality but also character and work ethic—qualities that Premier League clubs value highly. With Arsenal aiming for titles next season, this transfer could turn out to be one of their smartest moves yet.
If you’re a Premier League fan or follow Arsenal closely, this is definitely a name to watch.