Mikel Merino: Arsenal agree £32.67m deal in principle to sign midfielder from Real Sociedad
Source: Sky Sports
Published 1 week ago
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.
The fee agreed between the two clubs is in the region of €38.5m (£32.67m), made up of an initial fee of €33.5m (£28.43m) and a further €5m (£4.24m) in performance-related add-ons.
The 28-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year deal with the option of a further year.
Speaking on the Transfer Talk Podcast, Sam Tighe explains what Mikel Merino can bring to Arsenal and how he fits in to Mikel Arteta's squad.
Merino had entered the final year of his contract at the LaLiga club and was understood to be keen on moving to the Emirates.
The midfielder played in every one of Spain's matches as they won Euro 2024, including scoring a 119th-minute winner in the quarter-final against Germany.