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BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Why Arsenal want Zubimendi
Since treading the well-worn path from Sociedad's famed academy to the club's first team, Martin Zubimendi has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in has been linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool in recent has largely played as a deep-lying midfielder since making his Sociedad debut in 2019, although he is capable of playing in a more advanced were heavily reliant on defensive midfielder Thomas Partey this season. While Arteta wants the Ghana international to sign a new contract, signing Zubimendi would bolster Arsenal's options proved his ability on the international stage last summer when he starred off the bench in Spain's 2-1 victory over England in the final of Euro 2024 after replacing the injured addition to Zubimendi's imminent arrival, the Gunners want to sign a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are also ongoing.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical before completing a switch to Arsenal. Well-placed sources have confirmed to BBC Sport that all the relevant documents in relation to the Spain international's switch to the Emirates have been signed, with the deal entering its closing stages. The transfer is subject to a successful medical that Arsenal are in the process of organising. Because the paperwork for Zubimendi's switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly. Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi's signing. Zubimendi has a reported £51m release clause, with all payment structures between Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed. Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Zubimendi and have been working on a deal to sign him for a number of months. In addition to Zubimendi's imminent arrival, the Gunners want to sign a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred targets. Talks over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are also ongoing. Since treading the well-worn path from Sociedad's famed academy to the club's first team, Zubimendi has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe. He has been linked to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool in recent years. Zubimendi has largely played as a deep-lying midfielder since making his Sociedad debut in 2019, although he is capable of playing in a more advanced role. Arsenal were heavily reliant on defensive midfielder Thomas Partey this season. While Arteta wants the Ghana international to sign a new contract, signing Zubimendi would bolster Arsenal's options considerably. Zubimendi proved his ability on the international stage last summer when he starred off the bench in Spain's 1-0 defeat of England in the final of Euro 2024 after replacing the injured Rodri. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Get Arsenal news sent straight to your phone
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical before completing a switch to Arsenal. Well-placed sources have confirmed to BBC Sport that all the relevant documents in relation to the Spain international's switch to the Emirates have been signed, with the deal entering its closing stages. Advertisement The transfer is subject to a successful medical that Arsenal are in the process of organising. Because the paperwork for Zubimendi's switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly. Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi's signing. Zubimendi has a reported £51m release clause, with all payment structures between Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed. Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Zubimendi and have been working on a deal to sign him for a number of months. Advertisement In addition to Zubimendi's imminent arrival, the Gunners want to sign a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred targets. Talks over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are also ongoing. Why do Arsenal want Zubimendi? Since treading the well-worn path from Sociedad's famed academy to the club's first team, Zubimendi has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe. He has been linked to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool in recent years. Zubimendi has largely played as a deep-lying midfielder since making his Sociedad debut in 2019, although he is capable of playing in a more advanced role. Advertisement Arsenal were heavily reliant on defensive midfielder Thomas Partey this season. While Arteta wants the Ghana international to sign a new contract, signing Zubimendi would bolster Arsenal's options considerably. Zubimendi proved his ability on the international stage last summer when he starred off the bench in Spain's 1-0 defeat of England in the final of Euro 2024 after replacing the injured Rodri.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Former Arsenal, Sociedad attacker Vela retires
May 28 (Reuters) - Former Arsenal and Real Sociedad attacker Carlos Vela has retired from professional soccer after a career spanning 19 years, the 36-year-old said on Tuesday. Vela graduated from Arsenal's youth setup and made his senior debut during a loan spell at Spanish side Salamanca. He made 29 Premier League appearances for Arsenal before having a seven-year stint at LaLiga club Sociedad. At ease as a forward, attacking midfielder or out wide, Vela also made 72 appearances for Mexico, winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup twice. "Throughout my career I have experienced some very special moments, but the time has come to officially retire from professional football," he wrote on Instagram. "It has been an honour and a privilege to share my career with all of you." After moving to Los Angeles FC in 2018 Vela helped the Major League Soccer side win the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup. He scored 34 goals during the 2019 MLS season, a league record, and is the all-time leader in goals, assists and appearances for the club. "He has been the heartbeat, the captain, and the face of LAFC," club co-president and general manager John Thorrington said in a statement.
Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Mbappe bags brace as Real Madrid see off Sociedad in La Liga finale
PA Media/dpa Madrid Kylian Mbappe took his La Liga goals tally to 31 this season by scoring a brace as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in their final game of the season. Mbappe, who joined Real from Paris St Germain last summer, scored on the rebound after his first-half penalty was saved and added a late second to also ensure departing head coach Carlo Ancelotti bowed out on a high. The 65-year-old Italian, who has won 15 major trophies in two spells as Real boss - including the domestic title and Champions League last season - will take charge of Brazil later this month. Real were already assured of the runners-up spot in La Liga after arch-rivals Barcelona sealed their 28th domestic title earlier this month with two games remaining. Mbappe's double against Sociedad means he closed the season with 10 goals in his last six appearances for Real in all competitions and he leads the race for the Golden Boot. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah would need to score a hat-trick in his side's final Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Mbappe spurned two early chances for Real before Sociedad's Sergio Gomez was denied by home goalkeeper Andrii Lunin. Real carved further chances before Sociedad midfielder Pablo Marin was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. Home fans at the Bernabeu Stadium chanted for Luka Modric to take the resulting penalty in his final match for the club, but Mbappe stepped up and although his initial effort was saved by Unai Marrero, the France forward fired home the rebound. Jon Olasagasti headed wide for Sociedad early in the second half before Marrero saved well from Vinicius Junior and Arda Guler. Mbappe forced Marrero into another superb save in the bottom corner, but made no mistake from six yards in the 83rd minute after being set up by Vinicius Junior.
