The media focus given to Mikel Merino The monumental header goal he scored against Germany in the quarterfinals of the European Championship only increased his cachet in European football. If until now the interest of La Liga clubs such as Barcelona and Atlético is known, now the English Arsenal, led by the former Realista, has joined the shortlist. Mikel Arteta.
Merino He has been crystal clear when referring to the future: “until the end of my participation in the Euro, I will not say anything.” And in those words his father said, Miguel Merino, after the game against Germany. Merino Sr., who is also a former soccer player and knows very well the buzz of the markets every summer, assured that his son is focused on today’s semi-finals against France and does not want to be distracted by other things. And he added, yes, that his son at the moment “is due to Real”. If the choice that leads Luis de la Fuente falling now against the Tricolor, the talks for more than likely the removal of Merino of Real will accelerate. The player, who has a clause of 65 million euros, will first speak to Real, but if there are powerful clubs willing to put a large amount of money on the table, the Anoeta club will consider making money for a player who the contract ended. next year and who paid more than himself, despite the fact that his loss was very sensitive for the team as a whole. Imanol.
The last lover to appear for Merino, according to The Athletic, is London’s Arsenal. The group of Mikel Arteta are looking for a new midfielder this summer and are showing interest in the realistic midfielder, whose recent seasons with Imanol have been universally overlooked. Or at least European. the former realist Mikel Arteta He wants to fish in the txuri-urdine waters and will personally try to convince the Navarrese to sign for the Gunners.
The current agreement of Merino at La Real it runs until the summer of 2025 and Arsenal believe they will be able to sign the midfielder. However, they will face stiff competition from Barcelona, who are also looking for a similar profile to Arsenal as they look to rebuild with Hansi Flick. The biggest obstacle for the Catalans is that they are not going through their best economic situation to pay a high transfer fee and the player’s own money.
Merino He knows the English league first-hand, having spent the 2017/18 season at Newcastle and featuring in 24 Premier League games with the Magpies before his move to Real. In addition, he also has experience in the German league, so acclimatization to the English team will be quick. Not only will he have the coach’s support, but he will be reunited in London with his former Real teammate. Martin Odegaard.
In any case, the first thing that will determine the progress of the ‘Merino Case’ at Real is the team’s participation in the Euro Cup. The news may accelerate starting tomorrow, or on Monday, when the tournament is over. Yes Merinoand the rest of the realists, will come on Monday as European champions, their starting price may rise further.
Source: La Verdad
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