Spanish international Martín Zubimendi has this week provided an insight into his decision to rebuff the advances of Real Madrid, in favour of signing with Arsenal.Midfielder Zubimendi has of

The Premier League club have secured the services of the Spain international midfielder, with a Spanish report revealing why Los Blancos did not make a move

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.