It is reported that as the new season approaches, Arsenal has completed its first signing in the transfer window in June 2025.
Arsenal has reportedly reached a complete oral agreement to sign Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi with Real Sociedad’s Spanish midfielder, the club’s first major signing in the new season.
Zubimendi, considered one of La Liga’s most stable deep midfielders, has now approved a long-term contract with the North London side.
The next step in the process is the official activation of his €60 million release clause, which is expected to trigger quickly. The 25-year-old has been switching to a few transfer windows on Mikel Arteta’s Radar, emphasizing his intelligence on the ball, defensive consciousness and suppression under pressure.
Thomas Partey’s future uncertainty and the addition of Arsenal, who is passionate about strengthening the team’s spine, was seen as a strategic move to add depth and stability to the midfield.
Real Sociedad, although reluctant to lose one of its major players, once activated the terms of the release clause.
Zubimendi’s decision to move to the Premier League shows that his ambitions are looking to take the next step at the highest level of European football before the 2026 World Cup.
Before the final procedural steps, Martin Zubimendi will be Arsenal’s first signing for the 2025/2026 season, a clear statement of intent for the Gunners as they expect the progress and challenges of the previous season as the main honor.
