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.

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.The Gunners opted against triggering Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause in one lump

Mikel Arteta has been warned that new signing Martin Zubimendi may not be a ready-made fit for Arsenal ’s midfield. The Gunners finally confirmed the long-awaited signing of Zubimendi on the weekend, with the midfielder joining from Real Sociedad for £51million.