Martin Zubimendi has picked Atletico Madrid as his next club and is close to joining the red-and-white side, RNE Deportes reported. The development comes after TEAMtalk reported interest in a deal for January 2027.
January interest
On 3 November, TEAMtalk reported that Zubimendi is ready to leave Arsenal in the January transfer window. TEAMtalk also reported that Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in a January 2027 deal for him. The outlet said Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund had been informed of his availability and were aware of the possibility that he could seek a January departure. Chelsea had been spoken to about his situation, while Liverpool had also been informed.
Zubimendi's Arsenal role
Zubimendi lost his place in Arsenal's starting line-up towards the end of last season. He has made only one start in the Champions League and has played just seven minutes in the Premier League for Arsenal so far this campaign. TEAMtalk reported that Arsenal are aware of his feelings and the possibility that he will look to move on in January, and that the club are preparing for the prospect of interest in him.
Atletico's record
Atletico are third in LaLiga with 28 points from 12 matches, five points behind leaders and defending champions Barcelona. They have picked up just four points from four matches in the Champions League.
