Date for Zubimendi's announcement: the signing is finalized and there's no turning back

Martín Zubimendi is one of the names circulating in the Merengue orbit and has been one of the main targets not only for the Whites, but also for other clubs. However, Florentino and his team have closely followed him to exhaustion with the intention of finding an opening for his signing. In this case, it seems that the player's announcement for his new club is an absolute reality.

Although Zubimendi's change of scenery will take place soon, it won't be with Xabi Alonso's new project, but with Mikel Arteta. The information shared through Mario Cortegana's channel is that the Spanish player will join Arsenal starting in July. The deal hasn't been closed earlier due to accounting matters, as the journalist reports, but everything is finalized in favor of the English side.

This is a hard blow for Real Madrid, who had this player in their sights and were eager to see him in the Merengue jersey. However, the Premier League team has become the player's final decision and now he will leave for English soccer starting next month.

Zubimendi to Arsenal

The midfielder has been a key piece for Real Sociedad for quite some time, being crucial for them and showing an outstanding level. Real Madrid had watched his growth in recent years with the Basque club and that's where their interest came from.

Arsenal have been keeping a close eye on the activity of Real Sociedad players, such as Mikel Merino, who has been key for the "Gunners" after leaving the same club. There are also cases like Martin Odegaard, who at the time also moved from Madrid to Arsenal and has established himself there.

Madrid looks for another profile

For now, the Merengue side are searching for a player with the decisiveness that the Spaniard could provide. It will be an arduous task, but surely, with Alonso's influence, there will be some clear candidates.