On July 12th, according to Spanish media Marca, Spanish international Merino will not renew his contract with his current club, Real Sociedad. The player will look for his next destination after the conclusion of the Euro Cup.
It’s reported that Merino’s contract with Real Sociedad will expire next summer. He will decide his future after the Euro Cup. Real Sociedad is also aware that the player will not renew his contract, and the team will respect the player’s wishes.
Merino is not short of suitors. According to well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano, English Premier League giants Arsenal are very interested in this midfield powerhouse. In addition, La Liga giants Barcelona are also eager to sign him.
Merino is currently 28 years old, 189 cm tall, and last season he made 45 appearances (39 starts) for Real Sociedad, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists. Currently, his market value on Transfermarkt is 50 million euros.