Arsenal announce the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino

The Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino signed for Arsenal from Real Sociedadboth clubs announced on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old, who was a recent European Championship winner with Spain last July, will join the London club on a “long-term” deal, the Gunners said. without specifying either the duration or the amount of the transfer, estimated at 33 million euros.

He was born in Pamplona, Merino made his debut at Osasuna, before moving to Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle. With Real, which he joined in 2018, he has played 242 games, with 27 goals and 30 assists.

“This will always be your home,” the Basque club wrote on the X social network.

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Spain international 28 times, He was one of the main characters of La Roja’s recent victory in Euro 2024especially with a game-tying goal in the final seconds of overtime.

“Mikel is a player who gives us a lot of quality thanks to his experience and versatility“, said Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta, who was quoted in the statement of the London club.