Real Madrid never ever made a major effort to land Arsenal-bound
Real Sociedad’s midfield leader and former Genuine Madrid target Martin Zubimendi is finally set for a new experience, as he has supposedly picked to sign up with Arsenal in the coming summer.
This will come as a blow to numerous in the Genuine Madrid camp as the club had actually earmarked Zubimendi as a possible support choice in midfield this summer season.
Nevertheless, it appears the Spaniard is all set to join Arsenal next season, leaving Real Madrid’s hands empty.
Why Genuine Madrid didn’t pursue Zubimendi
That said, Real Madrid’s failure to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad despite concrete interest could have been a computed call from the club.
This is according to Jorge Picon, who claims that while Zubimendi’s name was certainly noted down by Madrid, no serious effort was ever made to bring him to the Bernabeu. The club merely did not see signing a pivot as a priority this summertime.
Remarkably, the one figure most crazy about the 26-year-old was Xabi Alonso, who is commonly anticipated to take over as Genuine Madrid’s next manager.
Martin Zubimendi will sign up with Toolbox this summer season. (Image by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
The previous midfielder had advised Zubimendi in early conversations with the club’s transfer group.
However Madrid’s message was firm– all tips would be considered, but the last word stays with the club’s top brass. And in their present strategy, a defensive midfielder wasn’t part of the shopping list.
According to the report, Madrid’s midfield future is currently locked in with Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fede Valverde.
With long-lasting agreements and consistent efficiencies, the club has little motivation to add another player in that mould. If they do end up signing a brand-new midfielder, it would have to be a more creative one than Zubimendi.
This explains Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool super star Alexis Mac Allister, although signing the Argentine global could prove to be expensive.