Published: 20:12, 12 October 2025 | Updated: 20:12, 12 October 2025

Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi has revealed why he turned down a move to Liverpool last year and instead move to the Gunners.

The defensive midfielder has been one of the stars of the season after his £60million move to the Emirates in the summer, helping anchor a team that has moved to the top of the Premier League table.

He has played nine times for the Gunners so far this term, featuring for 90 minutes in every match apart from three, and has also allowed Mikel Arteta to unlock Declan Rice in the Arsenal midfield.

But he almost joined one of Arsenal's closest rivals on the pitch in Liverpool. Last summer, when Liverpool were chasing a No 6, they had agreed a deal with Real Sociedad to sign the Spaniard.

Zubimendi also gave Liverpool his word that he would join the club, but went back on his decision and instead opted to stay with his boyhood side for another year before moving to the Emirates.

Now, he has spoken out on exactly why...