The English club Arsenal has officially announced its contract with Spanish midfielder Martin Zobimi from Real Sociedad, in a loud deal aimed at strengthening the team midfield before the start of the 2025-2026 football season.
A deal that exceeds the penalty clause
Although Zobimi had a contract with his Spanish club until the summer of 2027, including a penalty clause of 60 million euros, Arsenal succeeded in persuading the player to join his sports project, beating major clubs, most notably Liverpool and Manchester United, which reflects a clear desire from the 26 -year -old to move to the “Emirates” stadium.
Female numbers and achievements
During the 2024-2025 season, Zobimi participated in 44 games in all competitions, during which he scored two goals and presented two decisive passes, in addition to his balanced performance in the defensive and organizational aspects. He previously contributed to the crowning of Real Sociedad with the King’s 2020 Cup, and was one of the pillars of the team’s qualification to the Champions League in the 2022-2023 season.
Distinguished international experience
The player has a significant international experience, as he participated in 19 games with the Spanish national team, and achieved the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, as it was within the “La Roja” squad that crowned the European Nations 2023 and the European Cup 2024, giving him high -level competitive experiences.
Mutual statements
After the announcement, Zobimi said: “Joining Arsenal is an important step in my career. Playing style here is perfectly suitable for my capabilities, and I am excited to contribute to the team’s success. ” While coach McCle Artita welcomed the deal, stressing: “Martin has great football and artistic quality, and it will have a direct impact on our playing style.” For his part, sports director Andrea Berta expressed optimism, saying: “Zobende was our primary goal this summer.”
Camp details and start
Zobendi is expected to join the Arsenal camp at the “Sopha Realti” center, with the 36th shirt, pending the completion of the administrative and official procedures for the deal.
