Martin Zubimendi is the one chosen by the sports management to strengthen Real Madrid’s midfield.

Real Madrid Has Initiated Contacts to Sign Martín Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder whom many see as Toni Kroos’s successor.

His tactical intelligence, passing precision, and ability to balance the game have made him one of the most valued midfielders in Europe.

Arsenal Has Been Following Zubimendi for Some Time. Mikel Arteta sees him as the ideal player to strengthen his midfield and join Declan Rice.

However, Real Madrid Doesn’t Want to Miss This Opportunity and Has Accelerated Negotiations to Get Ahead of the English Team.

Zubimendi Has a Contract with Real Sociedad Until 2027 and a 60 Million Euro Release Clause. Although the San Sebastián club prefers to retain him, it is willing to negotiate if the offer is interesting.

Zubimendi this season with Real Sociedad | Real Madrid Confidencial

Real Madrid Makes a Move

According to Defensa Central, Madrid Would Be Willing to Pay 45 Million and Include a Player in the Deal. One of the names that have emerged is Gonzalo García, a forward from Castilla, who is highly regarded by Real Sociedad.

However, the White Club Doesn’t Want to Completely Lose Gonzalo, So They Would Try to Include a Buyback Option or some type of control over his future.

The New Kroos and Better Than Rodri

In England, Zubimendi Is Compared to Rodri, the Manchester City pillar, and some believe that the Real Sociedad player has even greater potential. His vision of the game and security with the ball have made several elite European clubs follow him closely.

Madrid considers him a strategic bet. With Kroos Already Retired and Modric Possibly in His Last Year, Florentino Pérez wants to strengthen the midfield with a player who can define an era.

Conversations have begun, and Madrid is working to close the deal before Arsenal raises its offer. If everything goes as planned, Zubimendi Could Become Real Madrid’s First Signing for the 2025/26 Season.