Mikel Merino and Arsenal sign agreement

Published: July 31, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

After announcing the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Arsenal are set to get their hands on Mikel Merino. With a full season in the colours of Real Sociedad and several impressive entries during Euro 2024 played with La Roja, the Spanish midfielder has whetted the appetite of many European giants.

Once announced in the sights of Atlético de Madrid, the 28-year-old Iberian was also ardently coveted by FC Barcelona. But the Pamplona native will not join Catalonia and seems to be heading to England. According to SPORTMikel Merino has reached a contractual agreement with the Gunners. However, the English vice-champion must now find common ground with Real Sociedad to finalize the transfer of the Spanish international (28 caps, 2 goals).

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