According to Western media Kobe Radio, Zubimendi has traveled to London this week to meet with Arsenal senior executives to complete the final procedures for his transfer. It is reported that the transfer will be officially finalized in early July, just before Real Sociedad's pre-season preparations will begin on July 7.
Arsenal will pay a transfer fee of slightly higher than EUR 65 million in three installments, which is slightly higher than its 60 million termination fee. The delay in the announcement was due to accounting and tax issues, as Real Sociedad hopes to end fiscal 2024/25 without being affected by the transaction economy.
Real Madrid tried to rekindle their interest in Zubimendi and intend to build it into the core of Xavi Alonso's new plan, but Arsenal has long been ahead of the transfer process. Reporter David Ornstein confirmed that Zubimendi is in London to finalize the final details, although the fact is neither confirmed nor denied by those around him.
Arsenal's offer gradually gained the upper hand and eventually won with Arteta's personal push, a staunch supporter of the introduction of Zubimendi.
Zubimedi will sign with Arsenal until 2029. His new contract will put him among the highest-paid players in Arsenal. The announcement of the
transfer is expected to be released in the first week of July, when the UK transfer market will restart, which is also consistent with Real Sociedad's fiscal year settlement time. Until then, Zubimendi and his people around him will keep the most low profile, without making any public statements or making any gestures.
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