Martin Zubimendi has shut down talk of a January exit from Arsenal amid reported interest from Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
The Spain international has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates this season, but told Marca, as reported by Sky Sports News, that he is focused on winning his place back and is happy in London.
“I haven’t wasted much energy on things outside of football,” said the 27-year-old midfielder.
“I have enough on my mind trying to win a place in the team, get more minutes and fight to win this Premier League title, which is looking good. So I haven’t thought about that or been in contact with anybody.”
Asked whether he was content in London, Zubimendi replied: “Yes, I’m happy.”
He admitted some of the speculation had taken him by surprise, saying: “The truth is sometimes what comes out in the press surprises me too. I understand the January market is coming and rumours can appear, but I think people need to be more careful about what they publish.
“Everyone has a team they play for and there needs to be respect. I have also read that I could be close to moving, but it’s far from the truth.”
Zubimendi, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in 2025, also revealed the stories had left him fielding questions from friends.
“It’s sometimes to the point that I have to go on Twitter to see what exactly is being reported to be able to respond to people asking me,” he said.
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