Reporter: Zubimendi was facilitated by Edu, and the players do not want to join other La Liga teams

May 10th reporter Ben Jacobs reported that Zubimendi's deal was facilitated by former Arsenal director Edu, and the players do not want to join other La Liga teams.

reporters said that Arsenal has reached a principled agreement with Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi, and the 26-year-old Spanish international will join this summer. Although the deal is led by former sports directors Edu and Jason Eto, Zubimendi will be the first summer signing of current director Berta.

The Gunners have been optimistic about signing Zubimendi for some time, but given that the players have changed their minds in the past, the club has always been cautious. Currently, the transfer is only waiting for the final procedures to be completed, and the Zubi Mendi contract contains a termination clause worth 60 million euros.

Since joining Real Sociedad Youth Training in 2011, he has played 232 times for the first team, scored 10 goals, and won the 2024 European Cup and 2022-23 European League championships with the Spanish national team. He currently has a record of 17 national team appearances.

Liverpool was close to signing Zubimendi last summer, but the player finally chose to stay in the team. Real Madrid is also interested in Zubimendi. Real Madrid's new coach Xavi Alonso especially appreciates its technical characteristics, but the Galaxy battleship has never taken substantial actions. It is understood that Zubimendi has always been reserved about leaving Real Sociedad to go to other La Liga teams.