Martin Zubimendi has pushed back against speculation connecting him to Atlético Madrid, clarifying that a transfer to Diego Simeone’s squad is far from happening.
As the January window approaches, the Arsenal midfielder has found himself targeted by rumors of a potential switch to the Spanish club. Addressing the claims in an interview with Marca, Zubimendi dismissed the chatter and confirmed he has not entered negotiations with any team regarding an exit from Arsenal.
What did Martin Zubimendi say concerning the rumour?
“I’ve also read that I could be close to joining Atlético Madrid, but that’s not the case at all,” Zubimendi stated.
The Spain international also voiced his irritation with continuous transfer rumors, calling on the press to show greater discretion when discussing athletes’ careers.
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“I understand that the winter transfer window is approaching and rumours can emerge, but I think people should be a little more careful with what they publish. At the end of the day, every player belongs to a club, and there should be respect.”
Zubimendi added that he ignores the speculation, choosing instead to concentrate on securing more playing minutes and aiding Arsenal’s Premier League title campaign. Rumors regarding his future have grown due to limited appearances under Mikel Arteta, drawing interest from Atlético Madrid as a midfield target.
Ultimately, Zubimendi’s remarks dispel any notions of an impending move to Madrid, emphasizing his complete commitment to his current role at Arsenal rather than a mid-season transfer.
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