 In his debut year, he was instrumental as the Aragonese returned to the top flight after just one year out, netting nine times in the league alone.On 30 June 2010, after greatly helping Zaragoza retain their status – 31 games, five goals, 2,064 minutes – Arizmendi signed for six years with Getafe CF, qualified for the UEFA Europa League.In August of the following year, however, after an unassuming season and the arrival of new manager Luis García, he moved to Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland on a season-long loan.