A return to La Liga is getting closer! Atlético on the verge of a blockbuster Arsenal signing

Atlético Madrid have made a decisive breakthrough in negotiations to sign Arsenal and Spain defensive midfielder Martín Zubimendi.

Details: According to respected Spanish radio station RNE, talks between the parties are entering the final stretch, with a high-profile deal now all but agreed. The 27-year-old Basque midfielder is not getting the playing time he wants at the Emirates and is seriously keen to return to his home league, where Diego Simeone is ready to make him a key figure in midfield.

Arsenal will not stand in the midfielder’s way, provided they receive suitable compensation. Atlético’s chiefs hope to finalize all the legal details of the transfer in the coming weeks, allowing them to officially complete the move as soon as the January transfer window opens.

It is worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, Martín Zubimendi helped Arsenal claim their long-awaited Premier League title, featuring in all 38 matches of the competition. In the summer of 2026, he also lifted the World Cup with Spain.

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