Overall, Zubimendi can be a good signing for €65M, but he still won't solve Arsenal's issues in the final third in open-play. Arsenal needs to add players for that and Arteta has to provide more freedom, let his team take more risks in order to score enough goals.

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A) Expected Threat zonemap
B) Typical Key Passes
He creates threat on the ball from the central areas close to the centre circle. His ball retention will be key for Arsenal to keep the other team under pressure.
His presence isn't as prevalent in the final third.

Interceptions are usually proactive, ball recoveries are more reactive parts of defending. He produces these in the opponent's half as well, which bodes well for Arsenal's pressing.

A) Typical passes into the final third
B) Typical progressive passes

He operates from the half-spaces, delivering diagonal passes towards the attackers. Sometimes he comes over to the right side as well.

His pizza chart shows his qualities in attack, in-possession and in defending. He has no real weaknesses in defending. In-possession he contributes in deeper parts of the pitch. His performance vs England in the Euros final (replacing Rodri) was a key factor in Spain's triumph.

Overall, Liverpool sealed a very expensive transfer, but it is not a deviation from Fenway Sports Group's modus operandi. If the data and the scouts confirm that a player is world-class, they see the overall financial package as value. Wirtz is a hugely exciting player.

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He is very active off-the ball as well, when his team has to defend. His two-way game will increase his added value to the team, his impact will be immense.

He touches and receives the ball a lot in the final third, which is also incredibly valuable. Despite his age, he is among the very best of elite players, when combining these metrics.

He is among the very best dribblers and through ball passers. He is close to Salah in these metrics, which is definitely something to keep an eye on.

Compared to other great U23 players, this is how he performed last season. Numbers are adjusted for league-quality, using VAEP method by the @comeonman on Twitter.

Elite in the attacking phase too. Likes to shoot low towards the corners. His attacking pizza chart is top-notch. He can replace the playmaking in the attacking third that would have been missed with Alexander-Arnold's departure.

A monster in-possession. There only a few players, who are elite at passing, dribbling and carrying. Along with his shooting, these are his most relevant traits, that pushed the transfer fee and wages so high. Attackers will love playing with him, can be a deadly combo with Salah

Efficient tackler, good presser of the opposition. Off the ball, the transition into his new team should be easy. Had lots of ball recoveries in the final third, which could aid Liverpool's counter-pressing. Active in lots of areas, has a high motor.

He created threat from the left-wing and the left half-space. However, he drifts towards the right and the centre sometimes too, which makes him harder to defend, just give him freedom. His shot locations could improve, but he still gets into dangerous shooting locations.

His feints are the main traits of his dribbling. Great close control. Despite his frame, it is really hard to push him off his path. Would be good if he'd use his weaker foot more, but his burst in small areas helps him to go in multiple directions.

His creativitiy shines through his passing. He finds spaces between the lines in different vertical zones (wings, half-spaces, centre). Has a good sense of timing to release his well-weighted passes through tight alleys. Rarely uses his left foot, but incredibly dangerous creator

Wirtz is a good finisher. He's been a net positive as a finisher, generating positive shooting value, which helps his overperfomance. Has different techniques to finish off chances, which also helps.
Last two Bundesliga and UEFA comps seasons combined:
xG: 27.4
PSxG: 28.47
G: 31