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Martin Zubimendi's Arsenal Transfer in Jeopardy After Shock Real Madrid Call!

2025-06-09

Author: Li

In a surprising twist that has fans on edge, Arsenal's pursuit of Martin Zubimendi appears to be faltering as whispers suggest he may head to Real Madrid instead.

Last summer, Liverpool believed they had Zubimendi all wrapped up but the talented midfielder opted to remain with his first club, Real Sociedad, leaving the Reds frustrated. Fast forward to the January transfer window, and Arsenal seemed poised to secure him, with insider Fabrizio Romano declaring a deal was in the making to trigger his €60 million release clause.

However, the summer transfer window has begun, and alarm bells are ringing — no contract has been signed, the release clause remains untouched, and no medical appointment is scheduled.

Adding to the chaos, DefensaCentral reported that Zubimendi has ‘canceled’ his move to Arsenal, choosing instead to bide his time for an opportunity with Real Madrid, especially after Xabi Alonso took the managerial helm there. Zubimendi, who previously played under Alonso while in Real Sociedad's youth ranks, apparently views this as a promising match.

Further reports from AS confirm that Real Madrid is poised to pursue Zubimendi, though they aren’t keen on meeting the €60 million buyout clause outright. Instead, they'll consider negotiating a reduced fee or including young players as part of the deal.

In a shocking new development, Marca has revealed that a recent call from Real Madrid has ‘changed everything’ for Zubimendi. The prospect of joining the Spanish giants now looms large and has become a viable option, something that hadn't even been considered earlier this season.

It’s important to note that while Real Madrid has their eyes on Zubimendi, they’re not rushing — any move might coincide with the ongoing Club World Cup later this summer.

What appeared to be Arsenal’s guaranteed signing has now turned into a complex situation, leaving fans to wonder if the Gunners can still land their first summer target.

Stay tuned for updates as the drama unfolds in the transfer market!

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