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Yahoo
3 days ago
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🎥Aperribay confirms talks with Zubimendi
The president of Real Sociedad confessed that he has been advised to think about his future. It's one of the soap operas without the summer having started, but Zubimendi's future is increasingly far from Real, despite Aperribay's attempts. Advertisement As of today, he acknowledges that there are conversations and that he has been advised to think carefully about the decision he may make. The Premier perhaps? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images
Metro
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal sent Martin Zubimendi transfer message by Real Sociedad chief
Arsenal have been told Martin Zubimendi's future will be resolved in June amid speculation that a £51million transfer is a formality. Mikel Arteta's side are currently preparing for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, but with the season reaching its climax attention will soon turn to the summer window. Regardless of their European fate, Arsenal will look to strengthen in the close season after their Premier League title challenge this term ran out of steam. Although a centre forward is understood to be a priority, a midfield rebuild is also on the cards given the impending departure of veteran Italy international Jorginho. The 33-year-old is set to leave as a free agent and is discussions with Brazilian club Flamengo, while Arteta could also lose Thomas Partey as the Ghana international linked with a return to his former club Atletico Madrid. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. New Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta is understood to have helped close a deal for the Spain international midfielder who is also said to be a Real Madrid target. Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay, however, claims all interested parties must wait until June before a final decision is made. Speaking to Radio Marca Donostia, Aperribay said: 'We'll see what happens. 'All I ask of him is one last effort to qualify for Europe and whatever happens, will happen in June. 'There's no point in speculating now about whether he'll be there. He's had several opportunities to leave and he'll make the decision he wants, because he'll have more options.' When quizzed on whether there was any chance of Zubimendi signing fresh terms and staying put, Aperribay added: 'I don't remember our last conversation. More Trending 'When I talk to him, it's more about goals, pushing… There's one month left, and we're playing against opponents who can beat us, but we can also beat them all. There are no easy or difficult matches. Martin is part of that. 'I don't know if it's difficult for him to stay. We haven't tried to raise the clause. 'Don't think contracts are negotiated like that. It's more a matter of willpower. If he wants to continue the conversation, it will last five minutes. I don't know if it's difficult.' MORE: Mikel Arteta labels Arsenal vs PSG 'one of the biggest games' in 19 years at Emirates MORE: Luca Brecel thanks Arsenal star for his glamorous private jet Crucible arrival MORE: Luis Enrique fires warning to Arsenal before Champions League semi-final clash
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Real Sociedad chief breaks silence on rumours Arsenal will sign Spain star Martin Zubimendi in £51m deal this summer
Real Sociedad's president has revealed that midfielder Martin Zubimendi's future will be decided in June amid intense interest from Arsenal. The 26-year-old came close to joining Liverpool last summer before changing his mind at the last-minute and has a release clause of £51million. The Spanish international has been courted by Mikel Arteta for over 12 months, although Real Madrid have also reportedly shown interest. Arsenal are in the market for a new central midfield player with Jorginho and Thomas Partey both running out of contract at the end of the season. They will be boosted by president Jokin Aperribay's comments, with the Sociedad chief failing to rule out a move away for Zubimendi from the Basque side. Asked about the Euro 2024 winner's future, Aperribay told Radio Marca Donostia: 'We'll see what happens. All I ask of him is one last effort to qualify for Europe and whatever happens, will happen in June. 'There's no point in speculating now about whether he'll be there. He's had several opportunities to leave and he'll make the decision he wants, because he'll have more options.' Asked if Zubimendi would be signing a new contract in Spain, Aperribay added: 'I don't remember our last conversation. When I talk to him, it's more about goals, pushing. 'There's one month left, and we're playing against opponents who can beat us, but we can also beat them all. 'There are no easy or difficult matches. Martin is part of that. I don't know if it's difficult for him to stay. 'We haven't tried to raise the clause. Don't think contracts are negotiated like that. It's more a matter of willpower. If he wants to continue the conversation, it will last five minutes. I don't know if it's difficult.' Zubimendi wants to play Champions League football but Sociedad sit in tenth place in La Liga and look set to miss out on any European football next season. They meekly bowed out in the last-16 of the Europa League following defeat by Manchester United and in the past week announced that B team boss Sergio Francisco will be stepping up to replace Imanol Alguacil at the end of the season. Liverpool narrowly missed out on signing Zubimendi for £51m last summer before a dramatic U-turn the midfielder remain at the Reale Arena. The Reds were keen to bolster their squad ahead of Arne Slot's debut campaign at Anfield, before Zubimendi ultimately decided to stay. Opening up on his decision to stay at Sociedad last summer, Zubimendi told the Spanish press in August: 'I didn't have any pressure from my close circle. 'My friends are clear that whatever I decide, it will be the best. There is no pressure at all. 'Real Sociedad for me is my life, I think I've been in there for half my life. A lot of what I am is part of Real, it's my life,' he added.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Real Sociedad chief addresses Martin Zubimendi transfer as Arsenal finalise £51m deal
Arsenal remain confident Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi will be joining the club in the summer transfer window in what would represent a major coup for boss Mikel Arteta Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay claims Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi's future will be resolved in June. The 26-year-old Spaniard rejected a move to Liverpool last summer but now he's finally heading for the Premier League as the Gunners are ready to formally trigger his £51million release clause. Arsenal are operating with the belief that a deal for Zubimendi is as good as done, even if Real Madrid remain firm admirers of the player. Speaking to Radio Marca Donostia, Aperribay has now spoken out on Zubimendi's situation and while he did not disclose any details about a potential transfer to Arsenal, it appears Real Sociedad have accepted that the Euro 2024 is set to move onto pastures new. Aperribay said: "We'll see what happens. All I ask of him is one last effort to qualify for Europe and whatever happens, will happen in June. There's no point in speculating now about whether he'll be there. He's had several opportunities to leave and he'll make the decision he wants, because he'll have more options." When quizzed on whether there was any chance of Zubimendi signing fresh terms and staying put, Aperribay added: "I don't remember our last conversation. When I talk to him, it's more about goals, pushing... There's one month left, and we're playing against opponents who can beat us, but we can also beat them all. There are no easy or difficult matches. Martin is part of that. "I don't know if it's difficult for him to stay. We haven't tried to raise the clause. Don't think contracts are negotiated like that. It's more a matter of willpower. If he wants to continue the conversation, it will last five minutes. I don't know if it's difficult." In the past week, Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil announced he would be stepping down at the end of the season following a difficult campaign. The Basque club are now facing an uphill battle to secure European qualification for next season and Zubimendi wants to play Champions League football. Sociedad have since announced that B team boss Sergio Francisco will be stepping up to replace Alguacil and it appears a summer rebuild is on the cards at the Reale Arena following the Europa League exit at the hands of Manchester United. Arsenal's pursuit of Zubimendi is not thought to be linked to the future of Thomas Partey with Arsenal in ongoing dialogue with the Ghanaian's representatives over a possible contract extension. With Jorginho in line to depart Arsenal in late June, Mikel Arteta was keen to bolster his midfield options and he has personally pushed for Zubimendi's signature as he is hugely fond of his compatriot's qualities.
