CaughtOffside reported that Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is facing an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium after losing his starting place under Mikel Arteta.
Limited league minutes
According to Mundo Deportivo, Zubimendi has managed just 10 minutes of Premier League football across Arsenal’s last four matches. He has not started a single Premier League or Champions League fixture this season.
Only two starts
Zubimendi's only two starts this season have come in the Carabao Cup. Arsenal have already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
Midfield competition
The arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, alongside Mikel Merino’s return from injury and Myles Lewis-Skelly’s emergence in midfield, has further complicated Zubimendi's situation. Arteta currently favours a midfield combination featuring Declan Rice, Guimaraes and Martin Odegaard.
Contract and possible move
Arsenal paid around €70 million to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2025. Zubimendi remains under contract until 2030. Arteta is reportedly reluctant to sanction Zubimendi's departure, while a temporary departure was discussed towards the end of the previous transfer window and a January loan move could resurface.
