Fresh reports have suggested that Martín Zubimendi could already be considering a departure from Arsenal this summer, in a development that would come as a major surprise to manager Mikel Arteta.
According to emerging transfer claims, the Spain international and his family are expected to review their situation in north London at the end of the season, raising the possibility that he could push for a move away despite having joined the club only last year.
Zubimendi arrived at ARSENAL in July 2025 from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around €65 million (£55.8m), with the midfielder widely viewed as a cornerstone of Arteta’s long-term rebuild at the Emirates Stadium. The Spaniard was recruited to operate as a deep-lying playmaker and quickly established himself as a key figure in Arsenal’s midfield structure.
His performances have largely justified that investment. Zubimendi has adapted quickly to the demands of the Premier League, contributing goals and assists while forming a strong midfield partnership with Declan Rice during the 2025-26 campaign.
Despite that success, the latest reports claim the midfielder may be considering his long-term future in England. A return to Spain has not been ruled out, with speculation suggesting that homesickness and the appeal of returning closer to home could play a role in any decision.
Such a development would come as a major shock inside Arsenal, particularly for Arteta. The ARSENAL boss played a central role in convincing his fellow Spaniard to move to north London, with Zubimendi previously praising the manager as “one of the top coaches in Europe” and citing him as a key reason behind the transfer.
Losing the midfielder after just a single season would therefore represent an unexpected setback to Arteta’s long-term planning. The Arsenal manager has spent several transfer windows carefully constructing a balanced midfield, and Zubimendi was expected to anchor the team for years to come.
Financially, ARSENAL remain in a strong position should interest emerge. The club hold a long-term contract with the player, meaning any potential suitor would likely have to submit a substantial offer to even begin negotiations.
For now, the situation remains speculative, and there has been no official indication from either Arsenal or Zubimendi that a transfer request is imminent.
However, with the summer window approaching and European giants always monitoring top performers, the story is likely to generate increasing attention in the months ahead.
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