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Arsenal have officially signed Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
Merino has agreed to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year after completing his medical in England last week.
The transfer fee remains undisclosed, but there are reports that Arsenal paid an initial €32.5 million (£27.4 million), with potential add-ons bringing the total to €37.5 million (£31.6 million).
Mikel Merino brings a wealth of experience to Arsenal, having had a prior spell at Newcastle and being a member of Spain’s victorious Euro 2024 squad.
As a No. 8 or holding midfielder, Merino is expected to significantly strengthen the squad with his technical ability and positive character.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, expressed his excitement about the signing, saying, “Mikel is a player who will bring us huge quality with his experience and versatility.”
Mikel Arteta spoke highly of Merino’s contribution to Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph and is eager to integrate him into the squad.
“As we all saw in the summer, Mikel is also a winner, with his strong performances throughout the Euros helping Spain win the tournament. We are delighted to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and can’t wait to start working with him,” Arteta added.
Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, also shared his thoughts on the transfer, emphasizing the collective effort behind the move.
“This has been another great team effort from many people at the club to finalize the transfer of a player who attracted interest from a number of clubs over the summer. Mikel was a key target for us this summer, and we identified him as a player who can fit perfectly into our squad and profile to improve us, as we aim to build on our strong performances of last season.”
This article was updated 3 months ago