R. Sociedad 
A. Villa 
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, John McGinn)
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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, John McGinn)
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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. |
|
|
81.4
88.6
|
Elliot Anderson |
 Man City
|
€92.9M |
|
80.5
81.0
|
Rodri |
 Barcelona
|
€55.9M |
|
80.2
80.5
|
Manuel Locatelli |
 Juventus
|
€25.6M |
|
78.6
79.5
|
Joshua Kimmich |
 Bayern
|
€36.4M |
|
78.5
86.3
|
Máximo Perrone |
 Como
|
€45.2M |
|
77.1
77.2
|
Frenkie de Jong |
Barcelona
|
€38.2M |
|
76.7
82.7
|
Nico González |
 Newcastle
|
€35M |
|
76.6
78.5
|
Marten de Roon |
 Roma
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€2.2M |
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Martín Zubimendi
DM, M (C)
Skill: 77.9
Pot: 79.5
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€79M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€71.1M – €86.9M
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). 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 €71.1M and €86.9M. His last transfer was from R. Sociedad to Arsenal in 2025. Arsenal paid R. Sociedad €70M for Martín Zubimendi.
Martín Zubimendi latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
