{"id":69141,"date":"2025-06-11T15:02:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=69141"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:02:25","slug":"fabrizio-romano-provides-major-update-on-martin-zubimendi-after-claims-real-madrid-will-hijack-arsenals-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=69141","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano provides major update on Martin Zubimendi after claims Real Madrid will \u2018hijack\u2019 Arsenal\u2019s deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-34887\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Martin Zubimendi amid reports that Real Madrid could \u2018hijack\u2019 Arsenal\u2019s move for the Real Sociedad midfielder.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zubimendi to Arsenal: Romano Confirms Deal Despite Real Madrid Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi appears to be nearing completion, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano offering a major update amid reports that Real Madrid could make a late move.<\/p>\n<p>Zubimendi, 26, has been on Arsenal\u2019s radar since the January transfer window, with Mikel Arteta targeting the Real Sociedad midfielder to reinforce his squad. The Spaniard has a \u00a351 million release clause, which Arsenal are reportedly ready to activate.<\/p>\n<p>While Zubimendi rejected a Liverpool offer last summer to remain in Spain, new developments suggest a change of heart. Spanish outlet <em>AS<\/em> recently claimed that Real Madrid\u2014now under Xabi Alonso\u2014have identified Zubimendi as a top midfield target. Alonso, who coached Zubimendi during his time with Sociedad B, is reportedly pushing for a reunion, with Madrid said to be planning a final attempt to secure the player.<\/p>\n<p>Zubimendi has openly admired Alonso in the past, calling him his \u201cidol,\u201d which some believe could sway his decision.<\/p>\n<p>However, Fabrizio Romano offered clarity in a recent update on his YouTube channel. According to him, despite Madrid\u2019s interest, Zubimendi has already fully agreed to join Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy understanding is that Martin Zubimendi has already accepted everything Arsenal offered,\u201d Romano said. \u201cThere\u2019s been a full agreement for some time now. He spoke with Mikel Arteta and wanted to respect Real Sociedad by waiting until the season ended.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Romano confirmed that documents between Arsenal and Sociedad have already been exchanged, and the only steps remaining are Zubimendi\u2019s medical, official signing, and unveiling.<\/p>\n<p>He did add a note of caution: \u201cIn football, anything can happen\u2014even at the last minute\u2014but Arsenal are confident he will be theirs this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zubimendi recently played a pivotal role in Spain\u2019s Euro 2024 triumph, adding further excitement around his potential impact at the Emirates. His arrival, along with Arsenal\u2019s readiness to meet his release clause, signals another major step in Arteta\u2019s squad rebuild.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Martin Zubimendi amid reports that Real Madrid could \u2018hijack\u2019 Arsenal\u2019s move for the Real Sociedad midfielder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":69142,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Fabrizio Romano provides major update on Martin Zubimendi after claims Real Madrid will \u2018hijack\u2019 Arsenal\u2019s deal - News 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=69141\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fabrizio Romano provides major update on Martin Zubimendi after claims Real Madrid will \u2018hijack\u2019 Arsenal\u2019s deal - 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