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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mystery over Martin Zubimendi's Arsenal transfer as £51m target appears to deny medical claims in Instagram post
MARTIN ZUBIMENDI appears to have denied claims he is undergoing a medical at Arsenal. Arsenal triggered a £51million release clause in his contract in January. 3 3 3 The transfer has been at an advanced stage ever since and the final details are expected to be completed shortly. That includes a medical, with reports this week claiming he was set to undergo a check-up in London in the coming days. Zubimendi, 26, appeared to react to those claims with his latest Instagram post. The midfielder shared a couple of snaps from the beach including one of himself in a wetsuit, surfboard in hand. Spanish outlet Cope report that Zubimendi is still in San Sebastian. Despite that, senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly. Personal terms and the relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard's release clause. So all that is left is a medical - once that is complete he will be announced as a Gunners player. He will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran Jorginho, who is heading to Brazilian outfit Flamengo on a free transfer with his Emirates deal expiring next month. Zubimendi is highly rated by Arteta, who convinced the Euro 2024 winner of the North London project after he turned down a switch to Arne Slot's Liverpool last summer. It is the start of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal as they prepare to splash around £200m on new talent to fire them to Premier League glory next term.
Metro
7 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal to complete first summer signing with £51million transfer target set for
Arsenal are close to making their first summer signing with Martin Zubimendi set to undergo a medical. The Spain international has been a long-term target of Mikel Arteta's and much of the groundwork ahead of the 26-year-old's transfer has been in place since January. Even before the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta, Arsenal were confident of sealing a move for a player who has a £51million release clause in his contract. Real Madrid were have reported to have shown late interest in the midfielder but he had already given his assurances to the Gunners who, according the BBC, are in the process of arranging a medical before the deal can be officially announced. The imminent arrival of Zubimendi heralds the start of a huge summer for the north London club who want to strengthen their existing squad, tie a number of key stars to new contracts and offload those players deemed surplus to requirements. 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. Jorginho began what is expected to be a flurry of departures on Tuesday night after he bid an emotional farewell to a club he joined two-and-a-half years ago from Chelsea. 'Sometimes the season is more than just about football, it's about moments,' he said in a video message posted on Instagram. 'People. Growth. It's about feeling part of something bigger than yourself,' Jorginho said, while speaking over the top of a montage of clips on Instagram. 'When I arrived at Arsenal, I wasn't joining a club I was stepping into a family. A team full of hunger. Passion. Purpose. 'I gave everything I had, every day. Every match. Not just for the results, but for this shirt. For the fans. 'Your support… it meant everything. Whether I was starting or on the bench, you made me feel valued. Loved. More Trending 'That's rare in football and I will never forget it. 'Now, it's time to say goodbye. Or maybe, see you soon.' Kieran Tierney, as well as loan signings Raheem Sterling and Neto are set to leave, while Thomas Partey's future remains a matter of conjecture despite progress having been made on a new deal. Attacking reinforcements are sure to arrive, meanwhile, with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Nico Williams and Rodrygo some of the exciting names linked with Arsenal. MORE: Ian Wright disappointed Arsenal missed out on signing £50m star this summer MORE: Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars LIVE: Latest score and updates from friendly MORE: Jose Mourinho issues warning to Chelsea over Conference League final
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jorginho sends message to Arsenal team-mates and Mikel Arteta in emotional farewell
Jorginho has confirmed his summer departure from Arsenal in a heartfelt farewell video. The experienced midfielder was expected to leave north London when his current contract expires next month and sign for Brazilian side Flamengo on a free transfer. Jorginho is now said to have agreed a three-year deal to return to Brazil, the country of his birth and where he lived until he was 15 before moving to Italy, for whom he has earned 57 senior caps at international level. Fabrizio Romano reports that the 33-year-old will join Flamengo - currently coached by former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis - in time for the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup taking place in the United States this summer, with the Rio de Janeiro-based outfit beginning their campaign against Esperance de Tunis in Philadelphia on June 16, ahead of further Group D matches against Chelsea and the winner of a play-off tie between Los Angeles FC and Club America. Jorginho joined Arsenal in January 2023 in a £12million deal after spending four-and-a-half years with London rivals Chelsea, making 79 appearances in total across all competitions and last year signing a 12-month extension to his initial 18-month contract. He is leaving this summer along with Kieran Tierney, who is set to return to Celtic, plus loanees Raheem Sterling and Neto. Alongside the caption 'Thank you Arsenal', Jorginho posted an emotive video to his official Instagram account of his time at the Emirates Stadium, narrating it himself by saying: 'You know, sometimes the season is more than just football. It's about moments. People. Growth. 'It's about feeling part of something bigger than yourself. When I arrived at Arsenal, I wasn't just joining a club, I was stepping into a family. A team full of hunger. Passion. Purpose. 'I gave everything I had. Every day. Every match. Not just for the results, but for this shirt. For the fans. 'Your support... it meant everything. Whether I was starting or on the bench, you made me feel valued. Loved. That's rare in football and I'll never forget it. Now, it's time to say goodbye. Or maybe a see you soon. 'When a place feels like home, a farewell is never easy. But I leave with my head held high and my heart full. To my team-mates, thank you for trusting me, for pushing me. 'To the coach, the staff, and the whole people behind the scenes, thank you for the support on the pitch, off the pitch, and for always being there for me with kindness and love. 'And to the fans, thank you for singing my name, for believing in me. Thank you, Arsenal. With love and respect, Jorginho. COYG.'
Metro
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Jorginho agrees three-year deal with new club as he confirms Arsenal exit
Jorginho has released an emotional statement confirming his departure from Arsenal. The Italian midfielder spent two-and-a-half years at Arsenal after joining the club in January 2023 in a £12m move from Chelsea. Jorginho won the Champions League at Stamford Bridge and while trophies eluded him at the Emirates Stadium, he was a popular figure in the dressing room and among Arsenal fans. Mikel Arteta was even reportedly trying to convince the 33-year-old to stay at Arsenal for another 12 months but Jorginho confirmed his departure on Tuesday evening. Jorginho is now set to return to the place of his birth, having agreed a three-year deal with Brazilian side Flamengo. 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. Flamengo tried to sign Jorginho in January and have finally secured his signature ahead of the 2025-26 season and the upcoming Club World Cup. 'You know, sometimes the season is more than just football,' Jorginho said. 'It's about moments, people, growth. 'It's about feeling part of something bigger. When I arrived at Arsenal, I wasn't just joining a club, I was stepping into a family. A team full of hunger, passion, purpose. 'I gave everything I had, every day, every match. Not just for the results, but for this shirt, for the fans. Your support, it meant everything. 'Whether I was starting or on the bench, you made me feel valued, loved. That's rare in football and I'll never forget it. Now, it's time to say goodbye, or maybe a see you soon. 'When a place feels like home, a farewell is never easy. But I leave with my head held high and my heart full. To my team-mates, thank you for trusting me, for pushing me. 'To the coach, the staff and the whole people behind the scenes, thank you for your support on the pitch, off the pitch and for always being there for me with kindness and love. 'And to the fans, thank you for singing my name, for believing in me. Thank you Arsenal.' More Trending UK 9 hours ago By Luke Alsford Confirmation of Jorginho's departure will only strengthen Arteta's desire to keep fellow midfielder Thomas Partey at the club. Like Jorginho, Partey is also coming to the end of his current contract at the Emirates Stadium. The Ghana international is open to staying at Arsenal but has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus as well as clubs in Saudi Arabia. Arteta's midfield will be bolstered this summer by the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, who is expected to compete a £51m move to north London. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal directors fly out to complete £58m transfer ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea MORE: Benjamin Sesko sends key transfer message to Arsenal and Chelsea MORE: Real Betis vs Chelsea: Europa Conference League final team news, predicted lineups and injuries
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Arsenal star confirms exit in emotional video on social media as Brazilian side steps up interest ahead of the Club World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has confirmed that he will be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract. The 33-year-old joined the Gunners from Chelsea for £12million in January 2023 and made 79 appearances in all competitions for the club. The last of those was a one-minute cameo in a 1-0 win over Newcastle in the penultimate game of the season, following a spell on the sidelines through a punctured lung. Jorginho didn't make an appearance off the bench in Arsenal's final game of the season at Southampton on Sunday, and now he has confirmed his departure through an emotional video on social media. 'Sometimes the season is more than just about football, it's about moments. People. Growth. It's about feeling part of something bigger than yourself,' Jorginho said, while speaking over the top of a montage of clips on Instagram. 'When I arrived at Arsenal, I wasn't joining a club I was stepping into a family. A team full of hunger. Passion. Purpose. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jorginho Frello (@jorginhofrello) 'I gave everything I had, every day. Every match. Not just for the results, but for this shirt. For the fans. 'Your support... it meant everything. Whether I was starting or on the bench, you made me feel valued. Loved. That's rare in football and I will never forget it. 'Now, it's time to say goodbye. Or maybe, see you soon.' The midfielder also took time to send a heartfelt message to anybody in connection with Arsenal. 'When a place feels like home, a farewell is never easy. But I leave with my head held high and my heart full,' he continued. 'To my team-mates, thank you for trusting me, for pushing me. 'To the coach, to the staff, and the whole people behind the scenes, thank you for the support on the pitch, off the pitch, and for always being there for me with kindness and love. 'And to the fans, thank you for singing my name and believing in me. Thank you, Arsenal. With love and respect, Jorginho. Jorginho's minutes were limited at Arsenal this season due to the stellar performances of Declan Rice in the middle of the park. He only made nine starts in the Premier League as Mikel Arteta's side finished second for the third campaign on the spin, this time losing out on the title to Liverpool. The Italian's departure had already been confirmed by Arteta, following the final-day win on the south coast. 'It was important to win it, it was important as well to say goodbye to a few players who have left our football club, to say thank you for their contribution. 'Some of them, like Kieran [Tierney], they've been on this journey for six years with us. Jorginho, we're trying to hug him, Neto, and Raheem [Sterling] as well. 'So, there are a few players that I had the duty to say thank you to. I think we all have and we wish them the best for the next season.' Mail Sport have previously reported that Brazilian side Flamengo are interested in snapping up Jorginho ahead of the revamped Club World Cup next month. The Brazilian side are in advanced talks over signing the 33-year-old, having made an approach in December. They are now trying to close an agreement on a deal early so that he can be registered to face Tunis in their opening group game on June 17. The next game after that would see Jorginho face his former club Chelsea on June 20.
