Mikel Merino is set to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad, with a deal in place between the two clubs. The transfer fee agreed upon is worth €32 million upfront, plus €5 million in add-ons.
The midfielder has agreed a contract till 2028 with the Gunners, and only wanted to sign for them. After an initial agreement in July, the move is finally set to go through in the coming days.
Mikel Merino to sign for Arsenal from Real Sociedad
🚨🔴⚪️ Mikel Merino to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for Spanish midfielder to join Gunners.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2024
€32m plus €5m add-ons with favorable payment terms. Contract until 2028.
Arsenal were closing in on Merino deal since end of July, Merino only wanted Arsenal.
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The player was left out of Sociedad’s opening matchday squad in anticipation for the transfer. And it is likely to be made official this week, once the formalities have been completed between the two parties.
The 28-year-old will add to an already stacked midfield with Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard already available. His ability to dominate in both boxes will be a game changer, especially given the energetic brand of football Mikel Arteta demands.
Merino will be the second new signing for Arsenal this summer after their Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna earlier in the transfer window.
Did Merino play at Euro 2024?
Yes he did.
