From a junior chess champion at 11 to the darling of Spanish coaches, this is the Basque's road to the Emirates ...

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

Arsenal sign Spain midfielder Zubimendi Arsenal have announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million).

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.

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 sets out immediate Arsenal mission Zubimendi is not short on confidence over what he can bring to Arteta's squad and the 26-yeear-old is excited for his next career chapter.

LONDON (AP) — Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on Sunday, finally making the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year.

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.

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 ...

Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad. He finally makes the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year.