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Zubimendi will finally sign for Arsenal after having been linked to Real Madrid, and they explain the reason
Martín Zubimendi will sign for Arsenal this summer. This already seems to be a fact.
After much talk about his future, the midfielder from Real Sociedad and the Spain national team is heading to the Premier League.
He isn't signing for Real Madrid because that signing was never attempted
According to journalist Ben Jacobs: "Real Madrid has never made a formal approach for Martín Zubimendi. He's moving to Arsenal."
So, it's true that he was heavily linked with Real Madrid, but according to the aforementioned journalist, there was never an offer. Not even an approach, Jacobs says.
Zubimendi is one of the top Spanish talents in that position, there's no doubt about that. It's also true that many Madridists had doubts about whether he was at Real Madrid's level.
The first, our collaborator from Defensa Central's YouTube channel, Coto Matamoros. Coto has always said he doesn't believe he's at Real Madrid's level and didn't want his signing.
Xabi Alonso might've wanted him
One of those who might've wanted him was Alonso, the coach. At least that's what has been leaked. In the end, he won't have him.
Real Madrid has Tchouaméni and Camavinga in those positions, but we understand Xabi wants another midfielder.
With Zubimendi ruled out, we'll see if Real Madrid brings him this desired player in that position. There's a lot of talk about Angelo Stiller, but it doesn't seem like Real Madrid is currently working to sign him.
The great desire of Madridism is Vitinha. The poor relationship with PSG after everything that happened with Mbappé makes this signing completely impossible.
Zubimendi will wear Arsenal's red jersey and Xabi Alonso, at least for now, will have to "make do" with what he has. Which isn't little.
Players like Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Fede Valverde, or Bellingham are among the best in their positions. Not to mention Dani Ceballos, who seems like he'll finally stay at Real Madrid.
For now, the most important thing is to win today's match against Pachuca in this second game of the Club World Cup.
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