AFTER being a chess sensation at 11, Martin Zubimendi knows the importance of thinking one step ahead at all times. No doubt then, the Spanish midfielder would have been impressed by Arsenal’s ...

AFTER being a chess sensation at 11, Martin Zubimendi knows the importance of thinking one step ahead at all times. No doubt then, the Spanish midfielder would have been impressed by Arsenal’s ...

Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.8m; $76.6m).

Martin Zubimendi revealed that he “set his sights” on a move to Arsenal this summer, despite intense speculation surrounding a potential switch to Real Madrid.

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.

Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad. He finally makes the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year. The transfer fee wasn’t disclosed ...

Martín Zubimendi has finally completed a long-billed Arsenal transfer. / Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal have ended months of speculation by finally announcing the arrival ...

Zubimendi: "I set my sights on Arsenal" Sporting Director, Andrea Berta, added: “We are so happy to bring Martin to Arsenal and have a lot of pride in finalising this transfer. Martin was a key target ...

Zubimendi’s game is based on intelligent movement and thinking one step ahead. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that he is also an impressive chess player.

Arsenal have finally announced the arrival of Martin Zubimendi on what is believed to be a £55m deal.Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesSpeaking to the official Arsenal site, Zubimendi said of the ...

Arsenal have completed the signing of highly rated Spain midfielder Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, the Premier League club have announced.