Mikel Merino
Born: June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 6lb (79kg)
Hometown: Pamplona, Spain
Nationality:
Spanish
![Spain Spain](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Midfielder
Team: Real Sociedad
![Mikel Merino Mikel Merino](https://b.smimg.net/df11/67211760.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2014-2016 | Osasuna |
2016-2017 | Borussia Dortmund | |
→ 2017 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
2017-2018 | Newcastle United | |
2018- | Real Sociedad | |
International | 2016- | Spain Under-21s |
Sports Mole has 248 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured in May 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/30/mikel-arteta.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'open talks' over move for Euro 2024 winner
Arsenal reportedly begin talks with French giants Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners.
00:47
![Barcelona's Vitor Roque in action on May 19, 2024 Barcelona's Vitor Roque in action on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vitor Roque future: Saudi Arabian club 'approach' Barcelona over deal for striker
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal reportedly make an approach to sign Brazilian striker Vitor Roque from La Liga giants Barcelona.
23:38
![Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring with Nico Williams and Mikel Merino on June 30, 2024 Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring with Nico Williams and Mikel Merino on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'planning' bid for leading Barcelona target
Arsenal are prepared to pay £25.2m for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, according to a report.
Jul 24, 18:31
![Spain players celebrate winning Euro 2024 on July 14, 2024 Spain players celebrate winning Euro 2024 on July 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona bidding to send out statement as club 'target' Euro 2024-winning trio
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Spain trio Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 21, 17:28
![Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice on January 20, 2024 Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'closely' following three potential midfield partners for Declan Rice
Arsenal are reportedly considering Benfica's Joao Neves and Real Sociedad duo Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino as potential partners for Declan Rice in midfield.
Jul 18, 19:17
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to offer Euro 2024 winner 'contract of a lifetime'
Arsenal are reportedly ahead in the race to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with the Gunners willing to offer a 'contract of a lifetime' to the 28-year-old.
Jul 17, 14:38
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'favourites' to sign Euro 2024-winning midfielder
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race ahead of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Barcelona to sign Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino this summer.
Jul 15, 02:08
![Spain's Lamine Yamal pictured on July 14, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal pictured on July 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain 2-1 England player ratings: Harry Kane has night to forget as Williams shines
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final.
Jul 14, 22:47
![England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Spain and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 20:51
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 today: Who is playing? How to watch? What to look out for?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about today's Euro 2024 action, including fixtures, predicted lineups, how to watch and the best storylines.
Jul 14, 06:34
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in May 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal dealt huge transfer blow by Unai Emery as £50m deal 'close'
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana - thought to be a target for Arsenal - in a £50m deal.
Jul 13, 11:28
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match on March 4, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match on March 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta 'personally trying to convince' Euro 2024 hero to join
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly attempting to convince Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino to join the Gunners this summer.
Jul 11, 17:35
![Spain's Lamine Yamal reacts on July 9, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal reacts on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain vs. France player ratings: Yamal, Olmo earn 9s as Spain reach Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's 2-1 win over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Jul 9, 23:20
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
![Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi on November 29, 2023 Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi on November 29, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal, Barcelona crushed as £50.7m midfielder confirms transfer stance
Arsenal and Barcelona-linked midfielder Martin Zubimendi rules out a summer exit from Real Sociedad, forcing his two suitors to look elsewhere.
Jul 9, 16:50
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: France handed new injury concern before Spain semi-final
France and Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy is reportedly suffering from discomfort ahead of Les Bleus' Euro 2024 semi-final showdown with Spain on Tuesday.
Jul 8, 15:08
![Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final versus France.
Jul 7, 14:17
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship semi-final between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 20:51
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona transfer news: Mikel Merino's father provides update on potential move
A decision on Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino's future will not be made until after Euro 2024, confirms his father Angel Merino.
Jul 6, 17:44
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain's Lamine Yamal breaks another record in Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sixteen-year-old Spain winger Lamine Yamal writes another page of history in La Roja's 2-1 Euro 2024 quarter-final triumph over Germany in Stuttgart.
Jul 6, 09:07
![Spain's Pedri is substituted through injury on July 5, 2024 Spain's Pedri is substituted through injury on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Gigantic Spain blow confirmed as three starters will miss semi-final
Spain will be without Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand and Pedri for next week's Euro 2024 semi-final with France.
Jul 5, 23:30
![Spain's Rodri and Dani Carvajal in action with Germany's Jamal Musiala on July 5, 2024 Spain's Rodri and Dani Carvajal in action with Germany's Jamal Musiala on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain vs. Germany player ratings: Substitute Dani Olmo steals the show for La Roja
Sports Mole provides player ratings for Spain's 2-1 win over Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Jul 5, 20:37
![Germany's Antonio Rudiger in action with Spain's Alvaro Morata on July 5, 2024 Germany's Antonio Rudiger in action with Spain's Alvaro Morata on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Spain 2-1 Germany: highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses Spain's 2-1 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, including highlights, man of the match and stats.
Jul 5, 20:19
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain 2-1 Germany: Kroos career ended in Euro 2024 QF by 119th-minute Merino winner
Germany exit Euro 2024 at the quarter-final stage, losing to Spain 2-1 due to a 119th-minute winner from La Roja substitute Mikel Merino.
Jul 5, 19:40
![Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash between Spain and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 17:51
![Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates their second goal on June 30, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates their second goal on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain lineup vs. Germany: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Germany.
Jul 3, 16:21
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024 Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Arsenal this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 1, 08:24
![Spain's Nico Williams in action with Georgia's Otar Kakabadze on June 30, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams in action with Georgia's Otar Kakabadze on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain vs. Georgia player ratings: Williams, Yamal star in La Roja triumph
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Spain's 4-1 win over Georgia in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024.
Jun 30, 22:37
![Hansi Flick pictured on November 27, 2022 [IMAGO] Hansi Flick pictured on November 27, 2022 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'identify' Man United, Arsenal-linked star as Joshua Kimmich alternative
Barcelona are reportedly set to rival Manchester United and Arsenal for an in-demand midfielder who has been identified as an alternative to Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.
Jun 28, 23:35
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 23, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'identify Granit Xhaka replacement' also wanted by Barcelona
Arsenal reportedly want to sign Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino as their successor to Granit Xhaka but must battle Barcelona to win the race for his signature.
Jun 26, 12:45
![Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring Spain's first goal on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring Spain's first goal on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain emulate 2008 success to dump Albania out of Euro 2024
Spain forward Ferran Torres scores the decisive goal to secure a 1-0 win and end Albania's Euro 2024 journey.
Jun 24, 21:53
![Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal on June 15, 2024 Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal on June 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Albania vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Albania and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 20:51
![Spain's Rodri is given a yellow card by referee Slavko Vincic in June 2024 [IMAGO] Spain's Rodri is given a yellow card by referee Slavko Vincic in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Spain could line up against Albania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 Group B clash with Albania.
Jun 22, 11:04
![Spain's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2024 Spain's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Spain and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 15, 11:29
![Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023 Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'offered chance' to sign in-demand Premier League midfielder
Barcelona are offered the chance to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer, according to a report.
Jun 14, 17:50
![Spain's Rodri scores their first goal from the penalty spot on March 26, 2024 Spain's Rodri scores their first goal from the penalty spot on March 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain Euro squad 2008 vs 2024: Rodri attempting to emulate Xavi
Sports Mole takes a look at three players in the current Spain squad who will be looking to emulate the roles of former European Championship winners.
Jun 13, 15:14
![Spain's Lamine Yamal scores against Georgia on September 8, 2023 Spain's Lamine Yamal scores against Georgia on September 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Spain could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Croatia.
Jun 13, 14:56
![Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring their second goal with Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo on February 4, 2024 Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring their second goal with Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo on February 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'offer £8.5m plus Raphinha' for 19-year-old Manchester United star
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to offer €10m (£8.5m) plus Raphinha for one of Manchester United's rising stars in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 10, 12:49
![Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023 Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'working on deal' for 27-year-old Spain international
Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is a leading summer transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report.
Jun 9, 17:09
![Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on October 12, 2023 Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on October 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"Pure talent" - Luis de la Fuente picks out key man for Spain at Euro 2024
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente hails Manchester City midfielder Rodri ahead of Euro 2024.
Jun 7, 17:14