On August 22, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 28-year-old Spanish international Mikel Merino has joined Arsenal for a transfer fee of 37 million euros.
The 28-year-old Merino made 45 appearances for Real Sociedad last season, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists. His current market value is 50 million euros.
Romano posted on social media: “Mikel Merino to Arsenal, Here we go! The agreement for the Spanish midfielder to join the Gunners has been verbally agreed. The transfer fee is 32 million euros plus an additional 5 million euros, with a contract until 2028. Arsenal have wanted to sign him since late July, and Merino only wanted to join Arsenal.”