The exelon Said Merino starting a new professional phase. The forward from Urduliz has signed for Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica, the most successful club in the Central American country. In this way, he will live his second experience on the other side of the Atlantic after playing for Atlético San Luis in Mexico.
“I come to work hard, to give my best to contribute both on and off the field in everything I can,” the Biscayan told the official media of his new team. “Deportivo Saprissa is a winning club and when we are footballers, it is to have the ambition to win. Having this opportunity will be a great challenge for me,” he added.
Said Merino He went through all the ranks of Lezama from the junior category and made his first team debut on August 6, 2015 in the Inter Baku-Athletic match (0-0) in the Europa League qualifier with Ernesto Valverde of the coach. He played a total of 75 games and scored 8 goals as a lion over four seasons: 2015-16, 16-17, 17-18 and 18-19.
He then played for Deportivo, Leganés for two seasons, Zaragoza, Racing de Ferrol and Atlético San Luis. Now he is crossing the pond again as he is about to turn 33 on January 4, 2025.
Source: La Verdad
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