Zubimendi quits Spain training camp
The Arsenal midfielder returns to London due to a knee injury. Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Hincapié also return with various fitness issues.
en.as.comHere’s the latest on Martín Zubimendi based on recent reporting.
- Real Madrid reportedly made a late push to sign Zubimendi around mid-2025, aiming to outbid Arsenal and potentially offering player exchanges or loans to Real Sociedad instead of meeting the €60 million release clause. This saga suggested Madrid’s interest remained high even as Arsenal appeared poised to clinch a deal.[1][4]
- In early 2026, Zubimendi missed Spain fixtures due to a knee-related issue, with Spain’s medical team and Arsenal’s staff coordinating on his fitness. He briefly left the Spain camp and was ruled out of a friendly to protect his health, with a potential replacement discussed for the squad ahead of the World Cup warm-ups.[2][3]
- Player status and transfer talk continued to be a talking point through 2025 and 2026, with various outlets: ESPN and AS covering overlapping angles such as Real Madrid’s interest, the release clause, and possible moves staying in La Liga.[4][1]
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