MONDAY MORNING DONE DEAL: Arsenal finally complete the signing of Spanish superstar who was the best player against Portugal yesterday, Transfer fee agreed as player set to arrive with representatives today for club official photographs – Congratulations Arsenal fans
MONDAY MORNING DONE DEAL: Arsenal finally complete the signing of Spanish superstar who was the best player against Portugal yesterday, Transfer fee agreed as player set to arrive with representatives today for club official photographs – Congratulations Arsenal fans
Arsenal are reportedly offering a stellar salary package to Mrtin Zubimendi to outmuscle Real Madrid from the race for the midfielder.
According to AS via Sport Witness, Arsenal are confident of signing Martin Zubimendi in the summer, as they are willing to offer him a €10 million-a-year after-tax contract to outmuscle Real Madrid from the race. Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are confident the deal is done, as they believe the Spaniard will play for the Gunners.
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the Martin Zubimendi transfer saga, with suggestions from a few outlets stating the deal with Arsenal is not done yet. The Gunners had secured a verbal agreement with the midfielder, although some of his recent comments suggested some changes to his plans.
Many credible sources have stated that the relevant paperwork between Arsenal and Real Sociedad have been completed, as well as with the player. Yet, a recent report stated that Zubimendi was undecided on his future, while some of his comments stated he had not undergone a medical despite stories in the media stating the contrary.
Real Madrid are the biggest competitor for the midfielder’s signature, as the midfielder stated that new manager Xabi Alonso was his idol during a press conference. While Alonso might repeatedly want Zubimendi in the summer, Florentino Perez has his doubts.
The main story here is about how Arsenal are ready to outmuscle Real Madrid from the chase by offering a €10 million-a-year after-tax contract for the midfielder. The report claims that Real Madrid are only willing to go up to €6-7 million for the Real Sociedad star, as Zubimendi might have to forgo a significant portion to join Alonso’s side.
Arsenal confident of Martin Zubimendi signing
While the stories from Spain keep rumbling about the potential of Zubimendi rejecting Arsenal and joining Real Madrid, things are slightly different in the background. Reiterating the claim that all paperwork have been completed, a story from the English media stated that Real Sociedad wants to book this sale in July.
Arsenal were also unperturbed in the race after Zubimendi’s recent comments and Real Madrid links as they are confident that a deal has been completed in the background. Things could get going once the international break ends, as Zubimendi could be undergoing his medicals right after, and sign the contract as Arsenal’s new player, with the North Londoners expected to pay his €60 million release clause.
