{"id":485321,"date":"2025-06-20T10:11:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T05:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=485321"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T05:11:38","slug":"martin-zubimendis-e60m-move-to-arsenal-on-verge-of-completion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/martin-zubimendis-e60m-move-to-arsenal-on-verge-of-completion\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Zubimendi\u2019s \u20ac60m move to Arsenal on verge of completion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> London<br \/>\nArsenal have secured the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, with renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the move is done with his signature \u201cHere we go.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Gunners will pay slightly more than the \u20ac60 million release clause for the Spain international midfielder, opting to spread the cost over instalments rather than triggering the clause outright\u2014allowing for greater financial flexibility.<br \/>\n\u201cThe fee will be a bit higher, but allowing payment in instalments as clubs share an excellent relationship,\u201d Romano posted on X.<br \/>\nThe 26-year-old midfielder, a UEFA Euro 2024 winner, had long been on Arsenal\u2019s radar.<br \/>\nDespite a brief threat of a Real Madrid swoop, the north London club remained confident throughout.<br \/>\nZubimendi\u2019s arrival does not automatically spell the end for Thomas Partey, though negotiations over a contract extension with the Ghanaian have stalled.<br \/>\nRomano noted June 19 that no agrencrete chances\u201d exist that Partey may depart as a free agent.<br \/>\nZubimendi becomes Mikel Arteta\u2019s first major signing of the summer, with the Arsenal boss reportedly keen to add experience and composure to his midfield, especially with Champions League ambitions for the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London Arsenal have secured the signing of Martin 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