The Premier League club have secured the services of the Spain international midfielder, with a Spanish report revealing why Los Blancos did not make a move

Arsenal have completed their first major signing of the 2025/26 summer transfer window with Martin Zubimendi finally landing from Real Sociedad. Mikel Arteta is pushing to launch a renewed Premier League title challenge in the coming months with Zubimendi highlighted as a key target since the start of 2025.

The 26-year-old midfielder is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window under new sporting director Andrea Berta.