Martin Zubimendi Speaks Out On Having Medicals At Arsenal

Arsenal transfer target Martín Zubimendi has responded to recent reports claiming he was undergoing a medical at the Emirates — by posting a photo of himself relaxing on a beach. The Real Sociedad midfielder, who has long been linked with a move to North London, took to Instagram to shut down the speculation, calling it a clear example of the false narratives that often circulate in football.

Reports had emerged earlier this week suggesting Zubimendi was on the verge of completing a move to Arsenal, with some outlets even claiming he was undergoing a medical ahead of a big-money transfer. However, the 26-year-old was quick to quash those claims, uploading a photo from the beach to his Instagram story in a not-so-subtle dig at the fabricated rumours.

Speaking in response to the speculation, Zubimendi said:
“It’s an example of what surrounds football. Many times I wake up in the morning and read things that I didn’t know I had done. That was a clear example.”

The Spain international went on to clarify that while he doesn’t often let such stories affect him, he felt the need to address this one directly by sharing a lighthearted visual contradiction.

“It’s true that I don’t take it very seriously, but anyway, I uploaded those photos to emphasise a little that it wasn’t exactly the reality that was happening,” he explained.

Zubimendi’s calm response highlights his measured personality, but also underlines the often chaotic world of modern transfer reporting. With the summer window approaching, speculation surrounding players’ futures reaches fever pitch, and the Arsenal-Zubimendi connection has been a recurring theme for the past two windows.

Mikel Arteta is known to be a long-time admirer of Zubimendi’s game — a deep-lying midfielder renowned for his intelligence, positioning, and precise passing. Arsenal have been in the market for another top-level central midfielder, particularly as the future of Thomas Partey remains uncertain. Zubimendi has reportedly been high on the club’s shortlist, with his €60 million release clause seen as attainable for a player of his quality and age.

However, the player himself has remained coy about his future. Despite Arsenal’s reported interest, Zubimendi has so far shown no intention of forcing a move and appears content at Real Sociedad — at least for now.

His recent comments and social media post may not permanently rule out a move to North London, but they do suggest that no transfer is currently imminent.

For Arsenal, the search for midfield reinforcements will continue, and Zubimendi’s situation remains one to watch. But for the time being, fans can put the “medical underway” talk to rest — and instead, enjoy Zubimendi’s sun-soaked reality, far from the operating table.