Arsenal presented Martin Zubimendi as their new star signing in midfield, set to dominate alongside Declan Rice from August onwards. The Real Sociedad academy product moved for a total of

M artin Zubimendi revealed that he “set his sights” on a move to Arsenal this summer, despite intense speculation surrounding a potential switch to Real Madrid.

Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.8m; $76.6m). Arsenal will pay more than Zubimendi’s €60million release clause but the compromise means they will be able to pay the fee in installments, rather than as one lump sum.