Gilberto Silva says he actually had no idea who 'world-class' player Martin Zubimendi was before he joined Arsenal.
Arsenal signed eight new players in the summer transfer window, including Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Viktor Gyokeres, and Eberechi Eze, with Piero Hincapie joining on loan on deadline day.
Gilberto had no idea who this guy was!
Zubimendi was signed from Real Sociedad in July, after being on the Gunners' radar for a long time, with Jason Ayto convincing him to join and Andrea Berta wrapping up the deal.
Arsenal fans were aware of most of the new signings, but Gilberto Silva's admission highlights the unexpected nature of Zubimendi's arrival.
Gilberto Silva was unaware of Martin Zubimendi before his Arsenal signing.