AFTER being a chess sensation at 11, Martin Zubimendi knows the importance of thinking one step ahead at all times. No doubt ...

AFTER being a chess sensation at 11, Martin Zubimendi knows the importance of thinking one step ahead at all times. No doubt then, the Spanish midfielder would have been impressed by Arsenal’s ...

Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.8m; $76.6m).

Martin Zubimendi revealed that he “set his sights” on a move to Arsenal this summer, despite intense speculation surrounding a potential switch to Real Madrid.

Martin Zubimendi ranks among the elite in his role as a classic holding midfielder, primarily focused on distribution and defensive duties, and should free up Declan Rice at Arsenal.

Zubimendi: "I set my sights on Arsenal" Sporting Director, Andrea Berta, added: “We are so happy to bring Martin to Arsenal and have a lot of pride in finalising this transfer. Martin was a key target ...

Martín Zubimendi has finally completed a long-billed Arsenal transfer. / Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal have ended months of speculation by finally announcing the arrival ...

Zubimendi’s game is based on intelligent movement and thinking one step ahead. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that he is also an impressive chess player.

Arsenal have completed the signing of highly rated Spain midfielder Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, the Premier League club have announced.

Arsenal have finally completed the signing of Martin Zubimendi, whose arrival from Real Sociedad was made official on Sunday. The 26-year-old, whose €60m release clause was activated by the ...

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Arsenal will pay a total of around €65million (£55m, $76.5m) for Zubimendi, more than his release clause ...