Martin Zubimendi

Eze shines, Zubimendi bags brace as Arsenal hand Postecoglou first Forest defeat

Eze shines, Zubimendi bags brace as Arsenal hand Postecoglou first Forest defeat

Eberechi Eze registered his first goal contribution for Arsenal in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on their return to Premier League action after the international break, Afrosport reports. The England international made his first start for the Gunners, who lost captain Martin Odegaard to a niggling shoulder injury inside the opener 18 minutes. The Norwegian, however, was replaced by 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal got off...

Done Deal: Zubimendi joins Arsenal in €65m deal from Real Sociedad

Done Deal: Zubimendi joins Arsenal in €65m deal from Real Sociedad

Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth €65 million, Afrosport reports. Zubimendi has signed a five-year contract until 2030 with the Gunners, who reached an agreement for his transfer in March. He becomes the second signing through the door at the Emirates Stadium this summer, joining fellow Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga, who joined Arsenal last week in...

Nations League: Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win second title 

Nations League: Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win second title 

Portugal became the first team to win the UEFA Nations League more than once following a penalty shoot-out win over Spain in Sunday's final in Munich, Afrosport reports. With the match ending in a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of football, the Portuguese prevailed over last year's winners Spain 5-3 on penalties to win their second Nations League title and first since the inaugural edition in...

Premier League: Liverpool boss Slot speaks on Martin Zubimendi’s failed pursuit

Premier League: Liverpool boss Slot speaks on Martin Zubimendi’s failed pursuit

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided a reason for the club’s failed pursuit of Spain international Martin Zubimendi ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Slot, who joined the Reds this summer following the departure of Jurgen Klopp, revealed that the Euro 2024-winning midfielder decided not to join Liverpool despite the 25-year-old being heavily linked with a move to Anfield. However, despite Liverpool...