# Martin Zubimendi breaks silence on Chelsea and Atletico Madrid transfer links after losing Arsenal starting spot

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 3:50 AM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/martin-zubimendi-breaks-silence-chelsea-095044064.html>

Martin Zubimendi has dismissed speculation linking him with a January departure from Arsenal following a difficult start to the season. The Spain international insists he is ready to fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's midfield despite fierce competition for starting minutes.

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- Nov 11, 2026, 3:50 AM: [Martin Zubimendi breaks silence on Chelsea and Atletico Madrid transfer links after losing Arsenal starting spot](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/martin-zubimendi-breaks-silence-chelsea-095044064.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Martin Zubimendi has dismissed speculation linking him with a January departure from Arsenal following a difficult start to the season. The Spain international insists he is ready to fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's midfield despite fierce competition for starting minutes.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:35 AM: [Martin Zubimendi dismisses transfer talk and says he's happy at Arsenal](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7772878/2026/11/11/martin-zubimendi-transfer-arsenal-future/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  A regular last season, the midfielder is yet to start a Premier League game this term and has been linked with Atletico Madrid.
