Martin Zubimendi makes Arsenal promise ahead of Man Utd as midfielder's intentions crystal clear

Martin Zubimendi has insisted the "best is yet to come" as Arsenal's summer signing looks ahead to the Premier League opener against Manchester United.

The Gunners will finally get their 2025/26 season up and running on Sunday when they travel to Old Trafford to take on Ruben Amorim's side. Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £60million in July and has impressed when on the pitch.

The midfielder set up Viktor Gyokeres' first goal for the club in the 3-0 win over Athletic Club at Emirates Stadium on Saturday and after the game explained how he has been able to settle in so quickly. “It was very easy - the team made it very easy for me,” the Spaniard told Arsenal's official website.

“I think the rest of the team have integrated very well, I think the people on and off the pitch are very friendly. [Declan and Martin Odegaard] are top players, the best in their position. It's time to learn, adapt and enjoy it above all.

“It was an important game because we came from two defeats. It's true that they were friendlies, but this club doesn't understand defeats in any context, so it was an important game to win and start the pre-season with a good feeling.”

The win over Athletic Club was Arsenal's fifth official pre-season friendly of the summer, with Arteta's side winning three and losing two. Zubimendi believes the team can use the experience and take it into the new campaign.

“Yes, the truth is that this team has to adapt to all contexts, whether it's losing or winning, with the aim of winning above all,” he said. “Let's hope we can get through these types of games and do great things.”

Asked about the support he’s felt all around the world and at home, Zubimendi added: “I noticed it during the Asia tour – In the end, it's a team that reaches the whole world. When I got here, these two games were incredible. Even though we didn't win the other day, the atmosphere was incredible, it's even more so today.

“It's a good end to pre-season, but the best is yet to come. In the end, the league is the league. We like to compete; we like to win. I'm very happy that it's starting now.”

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