Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmikel meˈɾino]; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. After starting out at Osasuna, he had short spells with Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before signing for Real Sociedad in 2018.

Mikel Merino, 28, from Spain Arsenal FC, since 2024 Central Midfield Market value: €45.00m * Jun 22, 1996 in Pamplona, Spain

Aug 23, 2024 · Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is in London ahead of his proposed move to Arsenal. The 28-year-old is expected to complete a medal and sign off on his personal terms over the weekend.

6 days ago · Mikel Merino was the unlikely hero for Arsenal on Saturday, as the Spanish midfielder jumped of the bench and scored twice as an emergency striker to give them a big 2-0 win at Leicester City. With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out for the rest of the season and wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo ...

Jun 22, 1996 · A full international since 2020, Mikel was a standout performer at Euro 2024, featuring in every game for Spain and scoring the 119th-minute winner–a header from Dani Olmo’s cross – against Germany in the quarter-final.

Aug 27, 2024 · Mikel Merino is now officially a Gunner, so there’s no better time to get to know our new signing a little better! He is no stranger to football fans in England, having played in the Premier League for Newcastle United and starred for Spain at Euro 2024 when he netted a famous late winner to beat Germany during La Roja’s march to the title.

Aug 27, 2024 · Spain international Mikel Merino has joined us from La Liga side Real Sociedad on a long-term contract. The 28-year-old midfielder has been a vital member of Sociedad’s team since joining the Basque side in 2018.