"Crystal Palace was good but Arsenal will be cool" — Eberechi Eze first Speech on Completing Paperwork & Medical

 "Crystal Palace was good but Arsenal will be cool" — Eberechi Eze first Speech on Completing Paperwork & Medical 

He has been compared to Sergio Busquets, Xavi Alonso and current Ballon d’Or holder Rodri, but Martin Zubimendi has quickly made a name for himself over the past couple of seasons.

Since breaking into the Real Sociedad midfield in 2020/21 following the departure of stalwart David Zurutuza and Martin Odegaard’s loan spell ending, the 26-year-old has become one of his homeland’s star players, and having played a starring role in helping his boyhood team reach the Champions League alongside Mikel Merino, the duo then went one better by helping Spain lift Euro 2024.

Rodri’s departure at half-time could have been pivotal, but Zubimendi proved to be a more than adequate stand-in. He completed 24 of his 26 passes, won all five of his duels and no other player made more tackles than him during his time on the field as he steered his country to more silverware.

“Rodri is the best midfielder in the world,” the victorious Spain coach Luis De la Fuente said afterwards, “but Zubimendi is the second best. Martin gives you everything you ask for and has a fantastic talent. He’s a guarantee, totally reliable. He always plays calmly, unhurried and every decision is the right one.”He has been compared to Sergio