Expected window: January 2027
Martín Zubimendi to Atlético de Madrid
Last update: 14 hours ago
Evidence score
Martín Zubimendi’s future at Arsenal is in question after reports that seven of Europe’s biggest clubs are aware of his decision to leave.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 1 day ago
What we know
Martín Zubimendi’s future at Arsenal is in question after reports that seven of Europe’s biggest clubs are aware of his decision to leave.
The story broke today when TEAMtalk reported the interest, naming Atlético Madrid among the potential destinations. No other outlet has yet echoed the claim or provided further details.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 3 Nov 2026, TEAMtalk, repeating another outlet.
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 1 day ago.
Who reported it
Timeline
- 03 Nov 2026 · TEAMtalkSeven of the continent’s biggest clubs are aware of Zubimendi’s decision to leave Arsenal.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Atlético de Madrid need him?
Defensive Midfield: the central midfielders Atlético de Madrid already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (6, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Barrios | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Morten Hjulmand | Defensive Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | Central Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Johnny Cardoso | Central Midfield | 25 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Obed Vargas | Central Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Koke | Central Midfield | 34 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Morten Hjulmand (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from Sporting CP · €40.00m
- Johnny Cardoso (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Real Betis Balompié · €24.00m
- Obed Vargas (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Seattle Sounders FC · €3.00m
- Rodrigo Mendoza (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Elche CF · €16.00m
- Saúl Ñíguez (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Sevilla FC
- Rodrigo De Paul (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Inter Miami CF
- Arthur Vermeeren (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at RB Leipzig
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 03 Nov 2026
- Latest report
- 03 Nov 2026 (today)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 90 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- €70.2m
- Fee check
- In line with what players like him cost
“£60million (TEAMtalk)”
- Outlets quoting
- 1
- Confidence
- Single source
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez
- Age
- 27
- Agent
- IDUB GLOBAL
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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