Martin Zubimendi reveals why he really chose Arsenal move after Liverpool snub

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Spain international Martin Zubimendi has discussed his summer transfer to Arsenal and why he chose the Gunners a year after turning down a move to Liverpool despite his release clause being metMartin Zubimendi has revealed that Mikel Arteta proved very convincing in his decision to join Arsenal, with the Spanish coach offering the midfield maestro the best proposal at a time where he was deciding his future.Zubimendi joined Arsenal in a £55million deal this past summer with the north London outfit paying a figure higher than his £51m release clause in order to secure more favourable payment terms with Real Sociedad. I wanted to step forward, take that weight after others went.”After stressing that he was happy with how everything has worked out, Zubimendi continued: “I had watched Arsenal and I liked everything I saw, in terms of passion, youth, the feeling you got watching them.

And when Mikel Arteta called me…“Well, if you’ve ever spoken to him you’ll know that he can be very convincing. He’s very clear on everything and the proposal he had was the best for me.”Zubimendi believes he needs to adapt to the Premier League, but improving his abilities was a key factor in his decision to move to the division.

He has to be able to do everything,” he added.“It completes you [to move]. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.