Arteta Impressed by Zubimendis Immediate Impact at Arsenal

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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Arteta Impressed by Zubimendi’s Immediate Impact at Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised summer signing Martin Zubimendi, who joined from Real Sociedad for £60m, as a surprising success. The midfielder has quickly adapted, showing exceptional impact and confidence in his role. Arteta highlighted Arsenal’s strong transfer window, with new recruits helping the team top the Premier League and perform well in the Champions League.

In the 2025 summer transfer window, Arsenal made a statement by investing over £250 million to strengthen their squad, bringing in eight new players including Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Piero Hincapie. Among these, Zubimendi has notably impressed, with manager Mikel Arteta revealing that the midfielder’s rapid adaptation to the Premier League has “surprised” him.

Signed for £60 million from Real Sociedad, Zubimendi joined Arsenal after narrowly missing out on a move to Liverpool the previous year and overcoming competition from Real Madrid. Arteta praised Zubimendi’s impact, highlighting his confidence, clear role within the team, and natural fit with Arsenal’s style of play. The Gunners currently lead the Premier League by three points and share the top spot in the Champions League, reflecting the positive influence of the new signings.

Arteta also emphasized that the transfer window addressed key team needs, providing profiles the club lacked, and creating a foundation for players to improve collectively. With consistent form and key additions, Arsenal have emerged as strong contenders for their first English title since 2004 while maintaining focus on the Champions League.