“I’m sometimes surprised” Zubimendi responds to Atletico Madrid rumours
Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in recent months, despite insisting that he remains committed to the club. The midfielder has found regular game time difficult to secure since arriving at the Emirates, leading to speculation about his future.
Arsenal were keen to strengthen their squad across all competitions during the last transfer window and added quality to a midfield that had already helped them win the league. Myles Lewis-Skelly has also emerged as a solid option in that area, giving Mikel Arteta further choices.
As a result, Zubimendi has spent much of the current campaign in the unfamiliar position of a substitute. Neither the player nor Arteta is accustomed to that situation, but the manager has continued to make his selection decisions with the team’s needs in mind.
Atletico Madrid linked with January move
Players of Zubimendi’s quality naturally want to play regularly, and reports suggest that he could leave Arsenal just 18 months after joining the Gunners. Atletico Madrid have reportedly moved close to signing the midfielder in January, raising further questions about his long-term future in north London.
The Spaniard spent most of his career in his home country before making the move to Arsenal. A return to Spain could therefore be an option, particularly if he continues to struggle for regular opportunities under Arteta.
However, the midfielder has now addressed the speculation and made it clear that he is not close to leaving the Premier League club. He also expressed surprise at some of the reports circulating about his future.
Zubimendi responds to transfer rumours
Speaking to Marca, Zubimendi questioned the accuracy of the stories linking him with a move and called for greater care when reporting on transfer speculation.
“To be honest, I’m sometimes surprised by the press too. I understand that the winter transfer window is approaching and rumors can surface, but I think we need to be a bit more careful with what we publish. Ultimately, everyone has a team they play for, and we need to respect that. I’ve also read that I might be close, but not at all.”
His comments offer a clear response to the reports suggesting that Atletico Madrid are close to securing his signature. For now, Zubimendi insists that he remains an Arsenal player, despite the uncertainty surrounding his role in Arteta’s squad.
