R. Sociedad 
A. Villa 
- 22 February
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CONFIRMED: Martín Zubimendi signs for Arsenal.
Arsenal beats A. Villa to sign Martín Zubimendi. R. Sociedad accepts their €70M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Martín Zubimendi moving to A. Villa.
CONFIRMED: Martín Zubimendi signs for Arsenal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Martín Zubimendi's transfer to A. Villa, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- A. Villa has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Martín Zubimendi.
- A. Villa has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Martín Zubimendi (27).
- A. Villa has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Martín Zubimendi.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Boubacar Kamara)
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Key player as direct competitor (Boubacar Kamara)
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Some better competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
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Alternatives of A. Villa
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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81.4
81.4
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Marten de Roon |
 Atalanta
|
€2.3M |
|
80.7
80.7
|
Rodri |
 Man City
|
€96M |
|
80.4
80.4
|
Manuel Locatelli |
 Juventus
|
€27.6M |
|
80.1
80.1
|
Joshua Kimmich |
 Bayern
|
€45.4M |
|
79.9
83.2
|
Vitinha |
 PSG
|
€116.4M |
|
79.5
79.5
|
Frenkie de Jong |
 Barcelona
|
€44.9M |
|
78.3
83.9
|
Nico González |
Man City
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€55.5M |
|
78.2
86.4
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Elliot Anderson |
 N. Forest
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€49.9M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 13-02-2026 | Report | |
| Raphael Onyedika | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Omar Marmoush | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Santiago Castro | 29-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marc-André ter Stegen | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| Alysson | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Joaquín Panichelli | 10-12-2025 | Report |
Martín Zubimendi
DM, M (C)
Skill: 77.4
Pot: 77.8
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€73.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€66.3M – €81M
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Who is Martín Zubimendi?
Martín Zubimendi (ESP) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Arsenal. Martín Zubimendi is 27 years old (1999/02/02) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 3. Martín Zubimendi has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Martín Zubimendi's current transfer value is between €66.3M and €81M. His last transfer was from R. Sociedad to Arsenal in 2025. Arsenal paid R. Sociedad €70M for Martín Zubimendi.
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