{"id":623585,"date":"2023-05-11T14:47:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=623585"},"modified":"2023-05-11T14:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:48:22","slug":"martin-zubimendi-dismisses-arsenal-barcelona-transfer-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/11\/martin-zubimendi-dismisses-arsenal-barcelona-transfer-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a353 Million Midfielder Downplays Rumours Linking Him to Arsenal and Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/caughtoffside.substack.com\/p\/arsenal-deal-imminent-man-uniteds?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has dismissed rumours of a potential transfer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to Arsenal or Barcelona, stating that he has no intention of leaving his current club. The 24-year-old has become a key player for the La Liga side, and his performances have reportedly caught the attention of top European clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Martin Zubimendi Dismisses Arsenal and Barcelona Transfer Links<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Zubimendi on Barcelona &amp; Arsenal new links: \u201cI have never planned to leave Real Sociedad \u2014 I always say that. I love life here, at home, I\u2019m so happy here\u201d. \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd35<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe value of this club are same as mine so I feel very good, I always said that I\u2019m happy\u201d, told Marca. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dFv9h9GdKB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/dFv9h9GdKB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1656308138029506563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Spaniard&#8217;s Love for His Boyhood Club<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking about the transfer rumours, Zubimendi said, &#8220;I have never planned to leave Real Sociedad. I love life here, at home, I\u2019m so happy here. The value of this club is the same as mine, so I feel very good. I always said that I\u2019m happy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/10\/chelsea-interested-raphinha-summer-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018They Wanted Him Last Year\u2019: Chelsea Eyeing Summer Move for \u00a370 Million-Rated \u2018Special\u2019 Forward: Romano<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 24-year-old midfielder &#8211; who is a product of La Real&#8217;s academy, has been with the club since he was 12 years old. He made his senior debut in 2019 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Martin Zubimendi&#8217;s Playing Style<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Spaniard&#8217;s performances this season have been particularly impressive, as he has established himself as a regular in the Basque club&#8217;s midfield. He has made 39 appearances in all competitions, providing three goal contributions. He has also played a key role in the club&#8217;s push for Champions League football next season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/08\/liverpool-loanee-arthur-melo-to-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018I\u2019m Ready for a New Challenge\u2019: Liverpool Midfielder Once Called \u2018Incredible\u2019 Confirms Summer Departure<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The young midfielder is known for his technical ability, tactical intelligence, and excellent passing range. He is comfortable in possession and is not afraid to take on opponents. He is also a hard worker, both on and off the ball, and is known for his excellent reading of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rrsovtQZS_FA-BGDoMaNDQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1487147490\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rrsovtQZS_FA-BGDoMaNDQ',sig:'qSvI6Gioyv41GJ8asaO2273nutp1huf71ty8VcNC6N8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1487147490',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Next For the Midfielder?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It remains to be seen whether the Gunners or the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blaugrana<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will make a move for Zubimendi in the coming weeks. However, the midfielder&#8217;s comments suggest he is happy and has no plans to leave his current club anytime soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nonetheless, his impressive performances this season have shown that he is one of the most talented young midfielders in Europe and is sure to attract interest from other clubs in the future &#8211; who could be tempted to pay his reported\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/arsenal-fc\/transfer-news\/martin-zubimendi-arsenal-transfer-sociedad-26848323\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a353 million release clause<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi\u00a0has dismissed rumours of a potential transfer\u00a0to Arsenal or Barcelona, stating that he has no intention of leaving his current club. The 24-year-old has become a key player for the La Liga side, and his performances have reportedly caught the attention of top European clubs. 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