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Recent status: Zubimendi was released from Spain’s squad due to knee discomfort, ruling him out of the friendly against Egypt and likely keeping him out of World Cup warm-ups for now. This update suggests a short-term concern rather than a transfer move, with Arsenal’s medical staff involved in the assessment. He had been a regular starter for Arsenal this season, making 44 appearances across competitions prior to the interruption.[4]
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Transfer chatter recap: In 2025 there were persistent links around a potential move to Real Madrid, with reports that Madrid might try to lure him away or negotiate a transfer influenced by their own conditions, but no confirmed deal as of that period. The situation often featured competing narratives from well-known outlets, including Real Madrid’s alleged interest and Arsenal’s willingness to trigger a release clause, though Real Madrid reportedly preferred alternative pathways such as loan deals or negotiating terms to avoid a full price.[2]
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Context for Arsenal fans: Zubimendi’s form had made him a core part of Arsenal’s midfield this season, contributing heavily in domestic and European campaigns prior to the Spain squad call-ups. His knee issue is being treated conservatively to avoid risk, with Arsenal and Spain coordinating through medical staff.[4]
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- Example: If you’re tracking his status week by week, you could picture his availability as a line on a timeline that spikes with positive fitness updates and dips with injury assessments; the latest dip comes from the knee discomfort noted in early April 2026.[4]
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- Zubimendi released from Spain squad due to knee discomfort, missing Egypt friendly.[4]
- Past transfer rumors involving Real Madrid and Arsenal’s interest in Zubimendi.[2]
- Zubimendi role and usage for Arsenal this season prior to Spain call-ups.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick live snapshot from a few sources and summarize any upcoming medical updates or potential squad changes for Spain and Arsenal.