After weeks of reports, Arsenal have signed have confirmed their first summer signing. The 26 year old Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Bringing the experience of Spanish La Liga and style of playing that fits into the gunners squad under manger Mikel Arteta. With the transfer being done early going into the end of the season. The gunners are looking serious in the process of adding key and top potential upcoming talents to the squad. With the players arrival the fans are excited with the players talent ready to light up the Emirates next season.
Fit for Arsenal midfield:
The 26 years old Spaniard is having a brilliant performance with Real Sociedad. Regarded one of the best disciplined defensive midfielder across Europe. His playing style and his off the ball press with his ball winning duels makes him a perfect fit for Arteta system for the gunners. In Arteta’s style of play where midfielder contribute to each aspect of both defending and attacking with emphasis on a possession base play. Zubimendi provides those aspects to Arteta’s disposal. His passing accuracy and calmness under pressure will also help Arsenal in matches where controlling becomes an important aspect for the game. With midfielder Thomas Partey and Jorginho set to leave the gunners he can provide replacement to the current outgoing players. His arrival would mean he could pair up with Declan Rice to provide a strong defensive midfield.
Midfield setup in Arsenal:
The signing of Martin Zubimendi to the gunners would mean a new addition to boost the midfield. With Granit Xhaka now a memory and with Thomas Partey and Jorginho all set to leave at the end of the season. Arteta needed someone with both strong defensive ability and playmaking strategist providing backup to Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. Martin Zubimendi is the perfect to assign the responsibility. His addition would add more rotation to the squad so that they can maintain their consistency across all the formats. In the Premier league, UEFA Champions league and the domestic cups the presence of an squad strength sets the difference. Between an almost perfect and an trophy winning seasons.
Rival interests:
Despite, Real Madrid’s major interest in Martin Zubimendi Arsenal came out as the favorites to sign the player. Zubimendi comes at price of £52million release clause. Arsenal management has considered it as a smart investment. Unlike risky signings, Zubimendi brings both immediate and instant impact to the any side he plays for. At 26, Zubimendi is almost at his peak of his performance with the gunners he can adapt quickly and perform. Making him as one of the key player of the gunners squad.
Author’s opinion:
According to me this exactly the signing the gunners should move on going into the tail end of the season. Martin Zubimendi is not only a top player but also a smart strategic addition to the gunners squad. With a clear road to winning the Premier league and the UEFA Champions league next season. Arteta now has a player who can dictate play, hold the line, and bring calmness in tense moments. If Arsenal follow this move with similar quality signings, fans can dare to dream about what next season holds.
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